Category : Inside Africa

Every entrepreneur remembers their first paying customers. Those first transactions mark more than just revenue; they represent validation that the product or service solves a real problem and that a market exists. Reaching the milestone of 1,000 customers, however, is even more significant. It shows that demand is consistent, systems

The availability of the internet and mobile technology allows anyone in Kenya with a smartphone or computer to access the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and start investing today. If you’re wondering how to buy shares online in Kenya, this guide will take you through the process step by step. From

Online financial trading has gradually gaining popularity in Kenya. Investors in Kenya now access a variety of available online trading platforms covering stocks, forex, CFDs, and cryptocurrencies. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has embraced e-trading, whereby people can buy and sell shares by using the apps/ websites of licensed brokers.

Launching a startup is one thing; growing it is another. For founders in Africa, the biggest test is not just coming up with a great idea but convincing people to actually use it. This process—customer acquisition—is what transforms a vision into a viable business. Without customers, there is no revenue,

Launching a startup with minimal cash sounds like a difficult task – especially in Africa, where investors and formal funding can be scarce. Yet many African entrepreneurs prove it’s possible every day. From a Kenyan app built on a shoestring to a Nigerian creator platform scaled by word-of-mouth, these founders

For years, Africa has stood at the intersection of fascination and oversimplification in the global tech conversation. Silicon Valley, the world’s tech capital, has turned its gaze toward the continent with increasing intensity: venture capital trickles and surges, hackathons branded as “bridges,” evangelism around blockchain and Web3, and celebratory headlines

Startups across Africa launch every week with big dreams: to modernize payments, solve logistics headaches, transform agriculture, or unlock digital services for millions. Yet for many founders, the dream ends painfully fast. If you’ve ever wondered why many African startups fail before their third year, this post pulls back the

In recent years, the African startup ecosystem has exploded onto the global stage. Investors and media alike are tuning in as young entrepreneurs launch innovations—from mobile payment platforms to healthtech apps—that address pressing local challenges. By the end of the first half of 2025, African startups had already raised over

The African tech ecosystem is booming. But behind the headlines of billion-dollar valuations and record-breaking venture capital lies a quieter, equally powerful story — the rise of women in tech. For decades, women were sidelined in science, technology, and business across much of Africa due to cultural norms, limited access

What if Africa’s biggest challenges – energy shortages, food insecurity, and waste pollution—were also its greatest opportunities? Across the continent, a new wave of green startups is proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. From solar companies lighting up off-grid villages to recycling ventures turning trash into