With every sun-kissed picture or video across social media, there’s the expectation that someone in the replies or comments will ask the poster to “Drop the skincare routine”. In some cases, people do. But do you ever wonder if people don’t have skincare routines to drop? No, you don’t, you only think about yourself…
Editor’s note: This article is part of TC Insights’ Investor Snapshot Series. Today’s edition is focused on Quona Capital. Emily owns a duka (small shop) in Kenya. Although she sells in small quantities, restocking is not a problem for her. All she has to do is send an SMS to a provided number. A Sokowatch […]
Editor’s note: The headline of this article has been updated to reflect the fact that it speaks primarily to a difficulty in accessing capital. A previous headline read; “African startups have had a good Q1 2020; except those led by women.” African startups did well in Q1 2020 in terms of funding. Considering the current […]
Gokada’s CEO, Fahim Saleh thinks his collapsed bike hailing operation is perfect for logistics
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wants to provide an exemption for startups providing essential services during the lockdown in Nigeria. The agency created an online form on April 5 to identify essential services companies.
Guidebooks that profile some of Africa’s most impactful startups are set to launch this year in Lagos, Accra, Kigali and Nairobi. Founded by Sissel Hansen in 2014, Startup Guide books shine the light on startups tackling socio economic issues, the brains behind them and the communities backing them. So far, about 30 guide books have […]