Top podcasts to stay up to date with the African tech ecosystem

Africa's tech ecosystem has grown in recent years with the sector generating a wide range of interesting news, conversations, and topics around fundraising, acquisitions, mergers, unicorns, and much more.

Seven platforms transforming Africa’s creative industry

Africa's creative economy currently employs an estimated 5 million people and accounts for $5 billion in GDP across Africa, these seven platforms serve as a needed catalyst to the success of these creatives.

Meet the seven most active angel networks in Africa

Angel Investment in Africa has recently grown rapidly alongside the development of the tech ecosystems, which have greatly increased the number of investable opportunities

Understanding embedded finance: Introducing SeerBit Alpha

A conversation on the state of embedded finance in Africa, SeerBit and Bendada.com share insights

“Most graduates in Nigeria lack basic digital skills” — Report

At the end of each academic year, Nigerian universities produce about 600,000 graduates. A report by GetBundi, a Nigerian STEM and Digital Skills Institute says that about 85% of these graduates do not have digital skills.

Nine fastest-growing Kenyan tech companies in 2023, according to FT

We curated the nine fastest-growing tech startups based on Financial Times data. So far this year, Kenya emerged as the frontrunner among the Big Four nations in funding growth

Aligning product-market fit with company’s values

Achieving product-market fit means desired customers start desiring you, ideally pre or at Series A. African founders must align this with their startup's values to preserve identity.

Africa’s new hot startups: Camels or unicorns?

In the world of startups, there's been a relentless pursuit of unicorns—companies valued at over $1 billion. Unicorns, once rare, now number around 1,200 worldwide.

How African startups can leverage startup advisors

Startup advisors possess specialised insights, experience, or training in specific industries. They apply this expertise to aid founders in navigating the complexities of building tech companies in Africa.

The dark side of venture capital

Venture capital's enticing embrace brings rapid growth and funds, but founders face a tumultuous journey. Balancing autonomy, battling burnout, and exit pressures, startups must navigate its shadows with resilience.

How much does it cost to build a website in 2023?

In this comprehensive analysis, guest writer Yuliya Melnik writes on how much it will cost to build a standard website in 2023.

11 startups transforming commerce in North Africa

North Africa is entering a phase of maturity, and fueled by a digitally adept consumer demographic showing a strong inclination towards online retail, the e-commerce sector is poised for a surge across the region.