How Kenya’s ZOPA 254 is Helping African Retailers Reduce Stockouts
Kenyan startup ZOPA 254 helps African retailers reduce stockouts to maximise revenues, and minimise product expiries and waste, with AI-driven demand forecasting software. Founded in January 2024 after co-founders Caroline Wong and Kwame Asiago took part in the Antler East Africa venture builder programme, ZOPA 254 takes historical sales data and other
10 Fastest Growing Businesses in Uganda This Year
As one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Uganda presents numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Driven by a young and dynamic population, government-backed initiatives, and increasing global attention, Uganda’s business landscape is flourishing. This article explores the fastest growing business in Uganda, with data and insights from 2024 and projections
How to Build a Purpose Driven Business – Sylvia Wambui
Sylvia Wambui is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience in the dynamic intersection of marketing and technology. She is currently the founder of Called to Purpose, a brand that provide a comprehensive suite of services to support visionaries and leaders in their journey to build impactful, purpose-driven
Quickfire Questions with Sylvia Wambui, Founder of Called To Purpose
Sylvia Wambui, founder of Called To Purpose, a brand that provide a comprehensive suite of services to support visionaries and leaders in their journey to build impactful, purpose-driven businesses. Before you read, Click here to read part one of this interview with Sylvia Wambui. What’s the African country that you love to
Top 10 Fastest Growing Businesses in Ghana This Year
Ghana stands as one of the most promising economies in Africa, with significant growth in various sectors. The country’s strategic location in West Africa, along with its rich resources and youthful population, makes it an attractive destination for both local and international businesses. As we look toward next year and
How Kelechi Uchenna is Transforming Nigerian Educational System
Kelechi Uchenna is a serial enterpreneur who has 8 years experience building businesses within the edutech sector. Currently building Nigenius, a tech platform that helps parents hire amazing tutors and teachers build out innovative lesson plans for their students. Kelechi Uchenna shared with Today Africa the story of Nigenius, how it began,
Quickfire Questions with Kelechi Uchenna, CEO of Nigenius
Kelechi Uchenna, CEO of Nigenius, an edtech startup that helps parents hire amazing tutors and teachers build out innovative lesson plans for their students. Before you read, Click here to read part one of this interview with the CEO of Nigenius. What’s the African country that you love to visit this year
10 International Grants for African Countries This Year
Securing funding for initiatives across Africa can be transformative, especially in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, climate resilience, and economic development. Multiple international organizations and government programs offer grants tailored for sustainable development in African countries. So in this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the international grants for
Lendsqr Expands Operations into Kenya with Launch of a Loan Platform
LNigerian fintech startup specialising in loan management software, Lendsqr expands operations into Kenya with launch of advanced loan processing platform. This move aligns with Lendsqr’s ongoing efforts to support financial institutions across Africa. The platform offers a suite of features to streamline loan origination, management, credit decisioning, and even data
Zimbabwe Introduces Licensing for WhatsApp Group Admins
Zimbabwe introduces licensing for WhatsApp group admins, this new regulation will require them to obtain licences from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulation Authority (POTRAZ). This move is part of an effort to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The minimum cost for a licence is set at $50,
