Built in Ibadan, startbuddi brings customer management, marketing and daily operations into one workspace. Founder Joanna Okedara-Kalu discusses Chip AI, its free plan and the commercial challenges ahead.
Building the Business Behind Africa’s Entertainment Industry
Darey Art Alade and Livespot offer a case study in the business behind Africa’s entertainment industry, from production capability and project financing to rights ownership and team development.
How Refreshi Exchange Is Building a Market for Surplus Stock in South Africa
Refreshi Exchange is building a B2B market for surplus food and consumer goods in South Africa. Richard Honeyman explains why buyer diversity, shelf life and transaction costs matter when turning listed inventory into completed sales.
Why a Public Career Narrative Matters in Africa’s Fragmented Hiring Market
A CV can leave important experience unexplained. Javier Martínez Samblas explores how career narratives, portfolios and work samples can help employers understand candidates across African markets, while protecting privacy and keeping recruitment accessible.
Industrialization in Africa: Opportunities, Barriers and Lessons from UNIDO
UNIDO data and African business cases show what industrial growth requires: dependable buyers, reliable inputs, supplier capabilities, practical technology and working capital.
Madica Funding: How African Startups Can Apply for Up to $200,000
African startups can apply to Madica for up to $200,000 through a SAFE. Here is who qualifies, how the rolling application process works and what founders should check before accepting an investment.
Africa Has More Than $4 Trillion in Domestic Capital. Why Isn’t It Financing Growth?
Africa has more than $4 trillion in domestic financial assets, but only a small share reaches infrastructure and productive businesses. New financing structures in Rwanda, East Africa and Morocco show how that gap could be narrowed.
How to Turn a Creative Side Hustle into a Business in South Africa
Two South African creative entrepreneurs explain how to move from hobby to income, covering startup costs, pricing, customer acquisition, digital sales and the challenges of scaling.
South Africa’s Tourism Growth Exposes an SME Funding Gap
South Africa’s tourism sector is growing, but many SMEs lack the working capital needed to execute contracts. New figures show how payment delays and upfront costs can exclude smaller suppliers.
How Naturals Beauty Is Building a Pan-African Skincare Business
South African skincare company Naturals Beauty says revenue rose about 80% in three years as e-commerce, exports and bespoke product development drove growth.