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New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills
SolutionsMay 27

New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills

Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.

France 24 English2 min read
African Creators Get Free Harvard-Level Business Training
InnovationMar 11

African Creators Get Free Harvard-Level Business Training

A groundbreaking accelerator program is giving 15 African digital creators the business skills to transform their online influence into sustainable global companies. Registration is free and closes March 22nd.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Grey Business Launches to Simplify African Cross-Border Pay
InnovationFeb 23

Grey Business Launches to Simplify African Cross-Border Pay

African startups can now open USD accounts and send global payments instantly through Grey Business, a new platform eliminating the hidden fees and delays that have held back international growth. More than 1,000 companies already signed up during testing.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
African Businesses Get Faster Payments to 140 Countries
SolutionsMar 12

African Businesses Get Faster Payments to 140 Countries

A new platform is helping African companies pay international suppliers in under 72 hours using digital currency. ZendBusiness has already processed over $5 billion, proving African businesses are ready to compete globally.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
African Women's Business Forum Launches Advisory Board
Acts of KindnessJan 26

African Women's Business Forum Launches Advisory Board

A leading pan-African organization supporting female entrepreneurs just assembled a powerhouse advisory board to scale its impact across the continent. Former FIFA leaders and education champions are now guiding programs that help African women build businesses and create solutions.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Paystack's AI Dashboard Serves 300K African Businesses
InnovationMay 21

Paystack's AI Dashboard Serves 300K African Businesses

Africa's leading payment processor just made running a business simpler for hundreds of thousands of merchants. Paystack launched an AI-powered dashboard that answers business questions in plain language.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
African Investor Pushes Universities to Teach Real Business
Acts of KindnessMay 27

African Investor Pushes Universities to Teach Real Business

George Odo, senior partner at AfricInvest, says African universities teach business plans but skip the crucial lessons about how capital actually works. His two-decade journey from humanitarian aid to private equity revealed what founders really need to know.

TechCabal3 min read
AI Startup Brings Fortune 500 Tools to African Small Biz
InnovationJun 26

AI Startup Brings Fortune 500 Tools to African Small Biz

A Munich-based startup just launched AI-powered business software in 29 African countries, giving small business owners the same tools that only major corporations could afford. The platform automates invoicing, inventory, and customer management so entrepreneurs can focus on growth instead of paperwork.

TechCabal2 min read
African Women Get Path to Business Through Yale Workshop
InnovationApr 28

African Women Get Path to Business Through Yale Workshop

A Yale symposium session delivered a practical blueprint for moving one million African women from informal work into sustainable businesses. The framework focuses on building permanent economic systems, not temporary programs.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Nigerian Startup Siiqo Simplifies Business for African SMEs
InnovationMay 6

Nigerian Startup Siiqo Simplifies Business for African SMEs

A new Nigerian platform is helping small business owners across Africa ditch the chaos of scattered spreadsheets and messaging apps for one powerful dashboard. Siiqo combines sales, payments, and customer management in a system built specifically for local market realities.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
30 African Startups Make Financial Times' Fastest-Growing List
InnovationMay 12

30 African Startups Make Financial Times' Fastest-Growing List

African tech companies are booming, with 30 startups making the Financial Times' 2026 ranking of the continent's fastest-growing businesses. The list doubled from last year, showcasing real progress across fintech, healthcare, and commerce.

TechCabal2 min read
Nigerian Startup Helps African Businesses Go Global
InnovationFeb 21

Nigerian Startup Helps African Businesses Go Global

After losing his tuition money to a failed online store, Uke Enun spent four years building GoNomads to solve the problem that broke him: helping African businesses sell across borders. His company now handles everything from banking setups to payment processing, making global trade accessible from day one.

TechCabal2 min read
Business Strategist Mentors Next Generation of African Leaders
Community HeroesJul 3

Business Strategist Mentors Next Generation of African Leaders

Leah Juarez, who built solutions across healthcare to energy over 10 years, now guides emerging African entrepreneurs through a global mentorship program. Her cross-industry expertise helps young leaders turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
South African Startup Raises $9.5M for Small Businesses
InnovationMar 24

South African Startup Raises $9.5M for Small Businesses

A tech company that helps banks serve small businesses better just secured $9.5 million to expand across Africa. Instead of competing with banks, littlefish built the tools financial institutions need to support merchants.

TechCabal2 min read
African Innovators Turn Water Scarcity Into Business Model
InnovationFeb 6

African Innovators Turn Water Scarcity Into Business Model

A writer's childhood lesson in rural South Africa—washing with half a cup of water—inspired a revolutionary approach to business constraints across Africa. Companies like Coca-Cola are proving that adapting to local realities, rather than importing Western solutions, creates extraordinary success.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Failed Donation Sparks New Model for African Entrepreneurs
Community HeroesJan 24

Failed Donation Sparks New Model for African Entrepreneurs

When medical equipment kept breaking down in Nigeria, one donor discovered why charity isn't enough. His solution is helping African founders build businesses that last.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Nigerian Billionaire's Memoir Wins Africa Business Book Award
Community HeroesJul 5

Nigerian Billionaire's Memoir Wins Africa Business Book Award

Femi Otedola's "Making It Big" just won the 2026 African Business Book of the Year Award, less than a year after hitting No. 1 on Amazon. The memoir shares hard-won lessons from his journey to becoming a billionaire at 41.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
African Startups Get Free ESG Training to Attract Funding
InnovationMay 1

African Startups Get Free ESG Training to Attract Funding

A new free program is helping African startups learn sustainable business practices that investors increasingly demand. The courses turn ESG from confusing compliance into practical tools founders can use from day one.

TechCabal2 min read
Egypt Bank Helps Small Businesses Trade Across Africa
SolutionsJun 11

Egypt Bank Helps Small Businesses Trade Across Africa

Commercial International Bank is opening African markets to Egyptian small businesses with digital tools and local currency support. The initiative turns regional trade agreements into real growth opportunities for companies ready to expand beyond borders.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
VideosMay 5

Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week

During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read

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