This morning, I read about a new crowdfunding scheme in South Africa on the BBC website. Instead of the next tech or innovation, using Live Stock Wealth, you can buy a cow! Technology meets tradition and becomes innovation! (I wonder why they didn't call it Cowfunding!) The system was born out of frustration. Ntuthuko Shezi, a … Continue reading Did you know South African Cows can be purchased through crowdfunding?
Did You Know That In Kenya It’s All About Crowdsourcing? Meet The Mobile Delivery Platform Sendy
As an innovation afficionado, I have always been fascinated by new business models that are transforming existing businesses in Africa. Amongst them are new businesses best described with terms such as 'sharing economy' or 'crowdsourcing'. It turns out that the sharing economy is big business – Take Uber, for example. The company offering a mobile … Continue reading Did You Know That In Kenya It’s All About Crowdsourcing? Meet The Mobile Delivery Platform Sendy
Did You Know How The Partnership for Financial Inclusion Is Aiming To Provide Financial Services For Everyone?
It is commonly known that big banks don’t care much about the less wealthy, since providing banking solutions for them is often considered risky and expensive. Since most banks won't give loans to less wealthy people and having a savings account in the bank usually costs money, people with a very low income usually can’t … Continue reading Did You Know How The Partnership for Financial Inclusion Is Aiming To Provide Financial Services For Everyone?
Did you know what fruits Agenda 2063 is yielding?
One of my favourite websites is venturesafrica.com because they keep me up to date on African business, innovation, and policy. If you have time and don't already know about them, you should definitely check the website (and their podcasts) out. In early January they published an article about the most recent African innovations you should keep an … Continue reading Did you know what fruits Agenda 2063 is yielding?
Did you know it has become a lot easier to invest in Angola?
With the recent oil crisis in Angola, other business opportunities are getting more attention. AFKInsider recently spoke to Zandre Campos, CEO of Angola Capital Investments about the future of Angola's economy: "Oil going down means all the other opportunities are going up. Oil is important but it doesn’t mean that it’s everything. Angola has around … Continue reading Did you know it has become a lot easier to invest in Angola?
Do you know which Nigerian startups you should be watching in 2016?
Innovation is the backbone of any economy, so it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for promising startups. On appsafrica.com I recently came across this list of five Nigerian startups to watch in 2016. While all five startups are active in different markets, they all have the fact in common that they … Continue reading Do you know which Nigerian startups you should be watching in 2016?
Did You Know How A Smart Business Model Can Help NGOs In Africa?
I would like to start today´s post with a question for my readers: I am always looking for more interesting websites and blogs about innovation in Africa. Unfortunately, informative online-resources concerning innovation in Africa seem to be rather scarce. If any of you know of a good website, please let me know in the comment … Continue reading Did You Know How A Smart Business Model Can Help NGOs In Africa?
Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
I just read about a really interesting development that is currently going on in the taxi industry in Africa and the Middle East. As venturesafrica.com announced a few days ago, the infamous taxi company "Uber" is expanding its business into more African and Middle Eastern countries. According to the article, Uber currently operates in seven … Continue reading Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
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