Bringing finances closer to your reach in Africa
The US stocks and bonds are regulated by the U.S. laws, but they are also open to non-Americans. You can purchase and sell stocks while living in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, …
Africa has seen a considerable growth in financial inclusion over the past decade. In 2011, sub-Saharan Africa’s level of financial inclusion was about 23%. However, with the rise of mobile wallets in the region, the …
Many new startups fail during the first two years of operation, while those already established do not make it past the fifth year. This is because there are several common mistakes that almost all entrepreneurs …
Peer to peer lending is lending money to people or businesses without having to go through financial intermediaries. Peer-to-peer lending platforms have an online presence, and they match borrowers to respective investors. There are many …
Having business partners for your business is a great way to secure finances, cooperation, new ideas, new markets, and securing your business information. Getting business partners requires effective networking and you need to devote time, …
The comedy industry has grown tremendously and many people are making a living from it. Africa has many comedians that have got recognition worldwide. Some of the best African comedians include Emmanuella, a Nigerian, Ann …
Passive income is an excellent source of supplementary funds. It helps you boost your regular income and it is essential for funding during recessions and tough times. For instance, passive income can keep afloat when …
Since its invention in 2008, most people around the world have been skeptical about Bitcoin. There has been an ongoing notion that digital currencies are a bubble that will soon burst. However, cryptocurrencies seem to …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the replication of human intelligence in machines to make them think like humans. It is among the fastest-growing fields and is referred to as the ‘hottest job’ in the 21st …
Being a major economic activity in Africa, agriculture has created many job opportunities and improved people’s living standards. Agriculture contributes an average of 30%-60% of gross domestic product and around 30% of the value of …
Corruption has been a global problem since time immemorial. In Africa, it continues to break already fragile and depressed economies making countries dive deeper into poverty. It was reported in 2018 that Africa was losing …
Several African countries have legalized industrial and medicinal cannabis while others are considering tapping into the highly lucrative industry. According to a UN survey, more than 10, 000 tons of cannabis are produced on the …
Basic income is an initiative that aims at providing universal and unconditional cash transfers to people. Universal Basic Income is not like a relief since people can use the money as they would wish. It …
Cannabis is a high-value economic crop, and several African countries have legalized its growth and use with the hope of growing their economies. Being relatively new, the cannabis industry is yet to be fully exploited, …
People with disabilities are often turned away from workplaces because of the notion that they cannot perform given tasks like people with disability. There are several tasks that people with disabilities can do effortlessly. Since …