Kenya Accelerates Rollout of Digital Hubs
Kenya is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing sector (BPO) by rolling out digital hubs across the East African country. The government is establishing these facilities through the Jitume (Swahili for ‘Send’ Yourself) project. The construction of hubs is included in Kenya’s Digital Masterplan 2022-2032, which
Tsitsi Masiyiwa, the Founder & Co-Chair of Highlife Foundation
Tsitsi Masiyiwa is an African philanthropist and the founder and co-chair of Higherlife Foundation, a non-profit operating in Zimbabwe. She is wife to Strive Masiyiwa a telecoms mogul who is founder and chairman of Econet Wireless International a global telecommunications group. Tsitsi Masiyiwa Biography Tsitsi was born 5 January 1965,
Breaking: Flutterwave COO, Bode Abifarin, Steps Down
Bode Abifarin has resigned from her position as the chief operating officer (COO) at Flutterwave. “With a sense of joy, pride, and a touch of wistfulness—we say farewell to an incredible force,” says Olugbenga Agboola, founder and CEO of Flutterwave. After over 15 years at KPMG Nigeria, Abifarin joined the
Detained Binance Executives in Nigeria Identified After Two Weeks
A two-week-long information blackout has ended. The identities of the Binance executives detained by Nigerian authorities on February 26 for alleged cryptocurrency market manipulation have finally been revealed. They are Tigran Gambaryan, a former US federal agent who currently heads Binance’s criminal investigations team, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s Kenya-based
How to Market Your Photography Business This Year
In the competitive world of photography, knowing how to market your photography business is crucial for success. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, understanding the importance of selling your photography, knowing how to market your photography, and mastering photography marketing techniques can make all the difference in growing
Planet42 Secures $16 Million from Standard Bank to Repay Loans
Planet42, founded in 2017 by two Estonians, Eerik Oja and Marten Orgna, assesses a prospect’s credit risk using algorithms and data points before making a rent or buy offer. The company does this through a subscription model. The company reports that it receives over 60,000 applications for its vehicles monthly.
Photography Marketing: 10 Ways to Get More Clients This Year
Many photographers are busy waiting for clients, instead of putting themselves out there and grabbing their clients’ attention. Because if you want to make a living as a photographer, you need to know a lot more than how to take a good photo. And to get your work out there
30 Untapped Business Opportunities in South Africa
South Africa has opportunities for entrepreneurs, from tech startups to small businesses. With a growing economy, the country provides various avenues for individuals to create their own businesses and thrive in their chosen industries. This article will share more than 27 untapped business opportunities in South Africa that can be
20 Tech Business Ideas for Africa to Start This Year
Interested in starting a tech business in Africa? We put together 19 of the best tech business ideas you can start in Africa today. This article delves into the realm of innovation, presenting a comprehensive guide to unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit and thriving in the ever-evolving tech ecosystem of Africa. Why
Flutterwave Shuts Down ‘Barter’, its Consumer Payment Platform
Flutterwave shuts down Barter to focus on its businesses and remittance solutions. In 2017, Pan-African fintech startup Flutterwave partnered with Visa, a global payments company to launch Barter (then GetBarter), a consumer payment product to facilitate personal and small merchant payments within Africa and across its borders. The product provided
