In South Africa, lower-income consumers and thousands of vendors were for years barred from accessing the formal credit sector due to a lack of security deposits or other collateral. The ripple effect of this is still evident today and the financial sector still needs...
This article was originally featured on: Ventureburn: The power of she-networking and women-focused fundingBizcommunity: Strengthening the she-network for female entrepreneurship success in SA Female entrepreneurs have made strides in South Africa to overcome...
With innovative financial products and services in abundance, Africa still sees an enduring level of financial exclusion. These innovations paired with mobile phone penetration being on the rise on the continent with 80% of men and 69% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa...
This article was originally published in Ventureburn: SMEs driven by start-up mentality, finance access. It's undeniable that SMEs are the lifeblood of the global economy, with the sector accounting for 90% of all businesses worldwide and 50% of employment. In South...
Originally published on Ventureburn - Fintech boom: African start-ups going from zero to hero. At the end of 2021, the continent saw close to $5 billion invested in tech startups. Fintech especially has seen one of the largest expansions with $2 billion of that...
Originally published on Bizcommunity: 5 helpful marketing tools for startups. Incredible products and services are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to taking your startup to the next level. An often overlooked and missing piece for many businesses is its...
Originally published on IOL: Shortage of women in tech means men and their gadgets still rule the roost. The exclusion and under-representation of women in technology (tech) innovation, design and development is resulting in digital tech products that appear skewed...
Originally published on Bizcommunity: Changing the women in tech narrative from the grassroots up. Entering uncharted waters can be a daunting experience, especially in a male-dominated industry like tech – but it’s never too late for a woman to enter the...
Originally published on Bizcommunity: Why bringing on the right team for your tech startup is critical. Let’s be honest, your company or brand wouldn’t exist without a team driving your efforts. The same can be said about the sustainability of a good tech startup,...