Category : Inside Africa

Starting a business in Africa is thrilling and brutal. There’s this rush of optimism at the beginning: you’ve got the idea, the drive, maybe even a co-founder or two who believes in the dream. You’re sketching plans in cafés, posting your “coming soon” teaser on LinkedIn, and imagining the press

Picture this: you have a small e-commerce or service business. Budgets are tight. You don’t have millions to throw at marketing, yet you want to build real, steady growth. What if I told you there’s a channel sitting in the pockets of your customers right now, one that’s personal, immediate,

Across Africa, classrooms are changing — not just in how students learn, but where and who teaches them. Edtech startups are breaking barriers that once kept millions from quality education. Yet, building an edtech business that truly scales across Africa, not just within one country, is a different challenge altogether.

Every great business in Africa began as an idea. But what separates those who build lasting startups from those whose ideas fade? The answer lies in one critical step: turning an idea into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and testing it fast. In Africa’s fast-changing startup scene, where internet access

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially for beginner entrepreneurs who don’t know where to start. In Africa, however, the opportunities are endless. With over 1.4 billion people, rapidly growing economies, an expanding middle class, and increasing internet penetration, Africa is becoming a fertile ground for innovative businesses. If you’re

Every African entrepreneur knows the story all too well. You have a brilliant idea, you assemble a team, and you start building. But soon, you hit the wall that every founder dreads—funding. Banks won’t touch you because you are “too risky.” Venture capital is limited and highly competitive. Government support

Selling in Africa is rewarding but rarely fast. Deals that could close in weeks elsewhere often drag on for months—or even years—due to bureaucracy, cautious buyers, and complex decision-making. For entrepreneurs, these long sales cycles can strain cash flow, test patience, and stall growth. The good news is that with

Ambitious founders are proving that Africa is more than just a market—it’s a launchpad for bold, world-class solutions. Yet, building a product in Africa is not without its challenges. Local startups often face infrastructure gaps, funding hurdles, and talent shortages, especially in specialized engineering roles. But here’s the twist: African

Online Tutoring Jobs in Kenya are all about helping learners while earning a decent income. Thus, if you are searching for online teaching jobs in Kenya, you are on the right track. This article covers everything you need to know about the top 15 online tutoring jobs in Kenya, from benefits to

Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges every founder faces. Beyond pitching with passion and a polished deck, investors want proof that your business is structured, transparent, and ready to scale. That’s where an investor-ready data room comes in. Think of a data room as your startup’s “control center”