The BackEnd explores the product development process in African tech. We take you into the minds of those who conceived, designed and built the product; highlighting product uniqueness, user behaviour assumptions and challenges during the product cycle. — Imagine a shoemaker that has been in business for ten years, always dealing in cash with customers […]
You are reading Factsheet, our series of specific guides on experiencing and using technology platforms in Africa. Whether you are looking for knowledge on getting your African film on Netflix, raising a seed round or finishing an online design course, we are covering all that. — Are you a 29-year-old founder making something people want? […]
You are reading Factsheet, our series of specific guides on experiencing and using technology platforms in Africa. Whether you are looking for knowledge on getting your African film on Netflix, raising a seed round or finishing an online design course, we are covering all that. — Shola Akinlade, the chief executive officer of Paystack, believes […]
Flutterwave, Paystack, OPay are offering Small business owners the a platform to host their virtual stores. Now, a smaller company, Seller, has joined the fray.
What will these platforms do for small businesses and where do classifieds fit in?
The initial plan at Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company, was to run a 100% remote situation where staff will not be allowed into their physical offices this Friday. All staff were to work from home as a test scenario. The purpose was to provide guidance on how to operate should a shutdown become necessary, according […]
There’s a consolidation going on in the fintech space. Big fintechs are making strategic deals to shore up their bases. Their top acquisition targets may be Flutterwave and Paystack.