African Tech Hubs On The Rise
If you are African, you must have heard of 'tech bro' or 'tech sis'. This trend is a result of the growth of African tech hubs over the past two decades. These are people who work in the technology...
Category: Business
The Impact of AI on Small Businesses
55% of businesses are reportedly using AI in 2025 - Diary of a CEO Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, is like a robot's brain. It enables a machine to mimic or perform tasks that humans can...
The Future Of Remote Work
The biggest shift towards remote work started during the pandemic in 2020. According to statistics about half of South African and United States businesses adopted the idea of working from home in...
Cybersecurity Tips For Individuals
As the world becomes digital, taking security measures to keep our data safe becomes our responsibility and not just the duty of the big tech professionals. A simple act of applying extreme caution...
How to Use AI Tools to Save Time Daily
How to Use AI Tools to Save Time Daily We live in a time where technology can either drain your energy or double your efficiency. The difference lies in how you use it. Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Dr Susan Barbara Gyankorama Ofori-Atta
In a time when very few women — and especially African women — were able to access or be recognised in medicine, Susan Ofori-Atta broke multiple barriers: gender, colonial-era constraints, and...
The Role Of Blockchain In Sustainable Travel Transactions
Have you ever booked some eco-resort or donated money for a conservation project and wondered if the money served its purpose? You are not alone. With transparency and fraud being major challenges...
7 Tips On How To Travel On Budget
Do you need a lot of funds to travel the world? Think again. As we welcome the new year, the desire for new travel experiences comes alive. But what if I told you that with a proper...
How Are These African Women In Business Reshaping The World And Breaking The Glass Ceiling?
Africa has the highest number of female entrepreneurs in the world! In countries like Uganda and Botswana, more women are starting their businesses than elsewhere. The African women in business are...
Innovation Meets Dairy: How MooMe Is Disrupting The Milk Market
MooMe, a Tunisian AgTech startup, is integrating next-gen digital systems into the country's dairy field. Farmers can now monitor all activities on their dairy farms with just a few clicks. These...
This Bulk Buying Platform Is Tackling Inflation In Africa
Pricepally is creating a next-generation smart alternative food system for African cities. Direct farm-to-fork fresh food distribution is now possible with just a few clicks. It increases the...
Mental Health In Africa: The Role Of Technology
The current state of mental health in Africa is nothing short of disappointing. Mental health in Africa is well behind what is obtainable in most other places in the world. Inasmuch as the continent...
South Africa’s Mental Health Startups
When it comes to technological innovation and business development, South Africa is arguably Africa's top prize winner. As the most industrialized economy in Africa, South Africa is home to a...
Why Care About Botswana’s Diamond Legacy?
A few decades ago, Botswana was not as we know it now. Unlike the safaris, wildlife reserves and entrepreneurs, it was once counted amongst the poorest in the world. It gained independence...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Cape Town’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Green initiatives in cities have gone beyond word of mouth. Cape Town is a testifier. As the second largest economic hub in South Africa, it is also making a statement in the renewable energy space....
Why South African Tech Hubs Perform Best On The Continent
South Africa has several key tech hubs across the country. They bring about innovation, entrepreneurship and an all-round growth of the African startup scene from the South African corner. Startup...
How Angola Cables Is Powering Africa’s Digital Expansion
There is growing opportunity for digital consumption in Africa. With the highest growing population in the world only 28.2% of individuals online, 0.4% having fixed broadband, and just 17.8% of...
15 Most Innovative African Startups in 2024
Africa has 54 countries and more than 1.5 billion people.
Worldometer Africa's 1.5 billion people and 54 countries present great market opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize on growing...
Avocados In Africa
Avocados In Africa has been synonymous with the taste of the continent alongside other tropical fruits. As a child, avocado trees seemed to be everywhere, and we put them in everything we ate, using...
Mind Shift – Renew Your Mind!
Often, when we talk of mind renewal and mind shift, we refer to the Bible scripture in Romans 12:2, where Paul urges us to renew our minds continually. It is important to understand that, as humans,...
Funding Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs
Introduction In the heart of Africa, a potent narrative is being written. Each day, a multitude of African entrepreneurs - visionaries, innovators, and game-changers - bring forth ideas that have...
Tunisia
The Republic of Tunisia is an Arab-speaking North African country in the Maghreb region. In the recent past, the country was famous for the 'Arab Spring'; however, it is well-known as a tourist and...
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is a South African living in the United States. A comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host best known as the former host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy...
Bob Johnson
Robert Louis Johnson, known as "Bob Johnson '' is an African-American businessman and the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). He is currently the chairman of RLJ Lodging Trust. Bob...
The Sun Exchange – Bringing Clean Energy To Every African
Solar energy is acknowledged as one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly energy sources. However, many countries still insist on utility companies that power them using inefficient...
Francis Kéré
Diébédo Francis Kéré was born on 10th April 1965 in Gando, Burkina Faso. He is an architect who is known for designing African-inspired creative works that defy geometry. He founded the Kéré...
How to Know That The Value Of The Land You Are Buying Will Appreciate
Everyone wants a cheap piece of land that will appreciate fast. But cheap is most often substandard, lacking a feasible investment strategy. Land appreciation in 10 years or more is at the top of...
Influential African Personalities You Should Know
Influential African Personalities may be famous, but most are not. Famous personalities are easily identifiable if you want to learn about the continent and current affairs. But some tremendous...
Most Famous Black Scientists
Black Scientists have been a part of advancing humanity by using their inventions for good. While some black scientists are famous and well known, others are not. Here are a few of the most famous...
Lumkani: Solving Household Fire
Lumkani solves household fire problems through a smoke detector and insurance. Lumkani is a small blue box. First, it measures the rate of temperature rise and then detects smoke. This ultimately...
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, OBO, is a Nigerian - American born singer. The musician has topped charts, had sold out events not only in Africa but London and the US and collaborated...
African Businesses To Watch
African Businesses to watch make waves in the market despite today's unstable world economy. Our Continent is home to a lot of great businesses and mind-blowing innovations. Many start-ups in Africa...
Oprah Winfrey
When I hear the name Oprah, I remember the first time I heard it. It was the Oprah Winfrey Show on Kenya Television Network (KTN). I have wanted to know more about Oprah’s $2.6 billion net worth...
PiggyVest
PiggyVest is an investment platform. Formerly known as Piggy Bank, it rebranded to PiggyVest in 2019. The company offers consumers investment alternatives in addition to savings. Thus, PiggyVest...
54Gene: Working To Improve Medical Solutions For Africa
54Gene strategically works in Africa because Africans have the most genetic diversity globally. What would surprise you is knowing that most genetic data comes from Europe, Asia, and other...
Tongoro: A Portal To African Style and Creativity
Tongoro is an Indigenous brand founded in 2016 in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. From the beautiful maxi gowns to flare skirts and fashion head ties inspired by the Wodaabe tribe. Tongoro is all...
Startups To Watch Out For In 2022
Startups to watch out for this year despite Corona getting notable accolades. The entrepreneurs behind them continue to innovate after a difficult period, and African startups are included. They are...
Top 3 Investment Options
Investment options are numerous today because of improved technology. Many Africans use managed funds; however, we have access to different platforms today. Investing through a platform makes...
Muammar Gaddafi
The journey of Muammar Gaddafi is one of a young, handsome, charismatic army officer, from a revolutionary hero to an international pariah. The death and assassination of the former Libyan colonel...
How To Do Awesome Interviews
Interviews can be pretty exciting and allow you to see the skills and expertise available in the market. You often want to achieve, especially with your first employee. You want someone you can hand...
6 African Apps That Are Revolutionizing Their Market
In a rapidly growing world that has turned virtual and technological, African app developers have to build apps to make life easier. There are several of these apps. Here are some that caught...
5 Technologies For Africa: 2022 And Beyond
Modern technology is impacting our daily lives like never before. It is vital that Africa stands up and claims a share of the benefits that it has to offer. The continent has the potential – a...
African Infrastructural Projects You Can’t Get Enough Of
Africa is said to be among the top ten fast-growing economies worldwide. According to statistics, the population growth of this continent reaches new limits every day, with the annual population...
How to Avoid Office Gossip
It's all too easy to get caught up in tittle-tattle at the office, but exercising professionalism and distance won't cost you a dime. Whether you had a run-in with the office drama queen or heard...
6 Things You Need To Know About Successful Startups But
You may not want to hear it, but you must do it to be a successful enterprise. Whether they prefer to change the world or truly make their vision a reality, startup founders dream of giving society...
Why Are People Moving to Africa?
Africa is a large continent with around a total of 1.216 billion, according to 2016 data by Worldometer. The continent is often overlooked despite all it has to offer. Many believe that it is a...
African Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories”
African Entrepreneurs have inspired us by overcoming odds and putting the continent in the forefront =t of development and sustainability. At BeeTeeLife, we understand the significance of shining a...
6 Resources To Help You Earn Passive & Multiple Streams Of Income
In this Covid season how does one make passive and multiple streams of income? We need to be entrepreneurial and we must grow. Now these are important all the time but now even more crucial. Your...
Youth Unemployment And The Rise Of Entrepreneurship
There is a reason for the popular saying “the youths are the leaders of tomorrow”. Our youths represent the future and are a great asset to our nation. A country working towards a sustainable...
Where To Buy Bitcoins For Africans
Bitcoins is at it's most affordable in recent years and this is a great opportunity to buy Bitcoin and invest in businesses that use this alt-currency. So where can you get your...
Everything You Need To Know About Smart Hela & Similar Platforms Before You Register
Join using this link: So the latest money making platform is SmartHela. Is it worth paying attention to> It may not be a full time occupation but it definitely will help contribute to your...
Gabriel Muli on Values, Systems and Focus In Your Startup Business
Elex products is the brain child of Gabriel Muli. He started it 19 years back and while he enjoys its success now, the first 10 years of starting the company were packed with lessons and he is...
Joyce Owaga’s Story on Finding Your Purpose
Despite losing important people through her life's journey, Joyce's entrepreneurial mind has not only helped her do well in a new career but thrive and support her family in a foreign land....
14 Factors To Consider When Picking An Insurance Company
Picking an insurance company means you are trusting them with your hard-earned money. This, when you are at your most vulnerable. Understanding that should keep you wary of smooth-talking insurance...
Starting a Butchery Business
Providing Africa with its favorite cuts Meat is a favorite in most African countries and dependent on where you live the type of meat can be varied. Options range from beef, goat, lamb and...
Your Business Idea – Will It Fly?
This is the question that keeps many entrepreneurs up at night. People may praise your business idea, encourage you, and assure you that it’s “brilliant”… yet they won’t buy, won’t...
Getting It Right First Time – The Kenya National Construction Authority
For those not in an industry, the intricacies of the industry may seem complex. However, joining a business association or registering with a Government Authority charged to support the industry can...
Turning Your Dreams Into Reality
Getting into the multi-billion dollar entertainment industry can, and often does require the best of you. Learn how to do it from someone who does it... We talk to Ken Smart a seven-time...
Has The Reality Of 2020 Kicked In For You?
So, has the reality that 2020 is half way through and that nothing is going back to 'normal' set in? or are you still ... waiting ...?? Waiting on government to 'open...
Turning A Hobby To Business
Most hobbies remain just that - great pass times. However, a few have managed to turn them into great business opportunities and moved from full-time employment to be great business owners. Hear...
Be The Entrepreneur On The Fast Track
This is the key to Africa's development, actually most economies' growth is dependent on small and medium enterprises. With the high unemployment rates in Africa, it is evident that our...
Fast Track To Success 11; Ways To Lead
People follow their leaders' actions. There is nothing like 'do what I say and not what I do' in leadership; you show what to do. To be a successful entrepreneurial leader you must develop success...
Fast Track To Success 10; The Continually Proven Formulae To Success
Everyone wants to be a success and even those who say they do not care, blossom when you congratulate them on an achievement.
Our natural tendency is to want to be good at one thing or another....
Fast Track To Success 9; Do Something To Grow Your Business Every Day
Whether large or small a business cannot grow if it is only in maintenance mode or shut. Maintenance activities may keep you in the game but will not make you a winner.
Research done for the book...
Fast Track To Success 8: Treat Your Business Like A Business – Not A Hobby!
To be successful as an entrepreneur, always treat your business like a business or you have no business. Maybe you don't take yourself seriously and this may make for a bearable workday on those...
Fast Track To Success 7; Create A Beautiful Blog/ Vlog / Social Page
The fastest way to get popular in business is to move online - create a blog. Content is King. We are in the information age, and the information is got online. Credibility is established almost...
Fast Track To Success 6; Do Not Quit!
That is kinda obvious…. If you are not in the game how can you possibly win? However, my thinking is more around the view that 'a winner knows what to quit'. We quit every day because we are the...
Fast Track To Success 5; The Perfect Mentor
They need to be mentored when working on a new skill or area of your life you would like to improve in cannot be overemphasized. A mentor can make a whole lot of difference in a protégé's...
Fast Track To Success 4; Your Dreams – That’s What Keeps You Alive!
Stories told in religious books always end up with a person dying after they have fulfilled their purpose; the reason they were here in the first place. Often when people retire, they die, it seems...
6 Factors To Consider When Lining Up Suppliers & Service Providers
Suppliers and service providers can make your business successful or fail. The source of your inputs can determine whether you get to be a market leader in your sector or not. If you have the right...
Intellectual Property Bill 2020 + Legal Matters and the Creative Industry Part 1
In 2013, the Presidential Task force on Parastatal Reforms proposed that the three Intellectual Property ...
Ensuring Your Business Is Well Covered
A lot of risks are involved in business and you face this daily as you open up the metal shutters to the world. Business Insurance covers your business from any losses as a result of lawsuits,...
Making money during lockdowns Part 2 +
In this video: 1. Making money during lockdowns Part 2; I have tried to go into further details on making money online mainly highlighting things you should be aware of as you go into online...
Making Money During Partial Lock Downs – Part 1
As we go on with Corona lockdowns we need to come up with innovative ways to make money during these periods because we do not know how long this will last. Here are some suggestions on what you can...
5 Reasons Why Using An Independent Insurance Agent Makes Sense
There are two ways you can choose and insurance company either by enrolling the help of an independent insurance agent or by scouting for the right company yourself. An Independent Agent is a small...
Factors To Keep In Mind When Making A Decision On Whether To Build Or Buy A Business
There are two ways you can go into business. You either buy it or build it. Whether it's a franchise, sole proprietorship, or corporate these are the two extremes of how one gets into a business....
11 Ways To Bootstrap Your Business
Modern Ways to Bootstrap Your Business: 11 Practical Strategies for 2025
Yesterday, we explored the benefits of bootstrapping—maintaining control, reducing risk, and building a lean, resilient...
8 reasons why you should bootstrap your business
As an entrepreneur, you want to control the direction of your life and business take - that is one reason you became an entrepreneur in the first place. However, the reality of the need for...
8 Factors To Consider When Opening Your Business Bank Account
When opening your business bank account, it is a natural tendency to go to the bank you have been using or that one of your family or close friends have a relationship with. The reason for this is...
Are You Where You Want To Be?
Do you often feel you could do much better than you are doing in your business, career, or life? Or, do you seem to be doing everything right but making very little progress? Often the reasons are...
Contracts Agreements You Need To Get Into As A Business Owner And What To Look Out For
When you go into business you will be getting into a number of standard contracts and agreements that you will be using frequently in your business. These include those you use frequently with...
How To Come Up With Ideas For Your Startup
Issues in African economies are varied and can be easily recognised just by comparing more developed economies to those in the continent. Just doing this will give you a myriad of business...
Lack Of Information Affects Intra Africa Trade
The size of intra-African trade could be doubled from the current level of about $170 billion per year to almost $400 billion by addressing the issue of availability of market information on the...
A Key To Success: Active Commitment
Another beautiful day, week, and my question to you is - how committed are you to your success in the different areas of your life? Whether it's in marriage, your relationship with God, your...
Does Your Business Pay …Hobby Or Business?
The difference between a business you absolutely love doing and a hobby is the business pays. In this section, we discuss the different ways your clients can make payments whether you are serving...
Does Your Business Pay You?
'For Many Entrepreneurs There Is NO Payday!'Your business should be able to pay you. However little. This ensures that you get something out of your efforts even if the business were to go under and...
How Is The Business Doing?
While historically monitoring and evaluation systems are used by NGOs and development organizations to monitor the implementation of projects funded by them, increasingly, inclusive businesses have...
From Ideas To Action – In A Continent Facing Numerous Business Challenges
From Ideas to Actions was the theme of the UNCTAD 14 conference. Even as the delegates tried to discuss what action we should take, there was a need for consensus on a lot. Moving from idea to...
Business 24/7 – Using Technology To Boost Your Productivity
Technology can help boost your performance or be a barrier to achieving your objectives depending on how it is implemented. While internet connection could be better in most parts of the continent a...
Sell It!
Effective selling is about getting involved in activities that bring home the money. Your whole plan as you set up your business is to eventually generate sales because you satisfy a need. You do...
Marketing Genius – Advertising & Marketing Your Business Online & Offline
Reaching and retaining customers is one of the major challenges entrepreneurs have when they start their business. While there are many things you can do to market your business, only a handful may...
Brand Aid – Communicating The Offering
Your branding is your promise to your customers. It tells them what to expect. Below are some tips on how to go about this: 1. Pricing: A well-branded product will naturally attract the...
What’s The Deal?
The deal is all about Marketing. Marketing in layman terms is about matching the needs of your target market to your offering in the right place, at the right price and at the right time. It is not...
Looking Good – Perk up!!
To perk up, you have to be remarkable - stick out from the crowd in a positive way - unless you are a rock star then a lot goes. Some age groups don't even seem to have to like you as long as you...
Looking Good – It’s In The Mail
Mailing systems have evolved dramatically over the decades. While traditional direct mail—often called snail mail—still exists, its usage has drastically reduced for everyday communication....
Looking Good – 4 Key Advantages Of Cloud Based Inventory Management Software
Cloud-based inventory management systems allow the entrepreneur to track their inventory in real-time, collect data, as well as generate reports. This can be done using a wide range of...
Looking Good – The Lowdown On Inventory
Inventory management refers to the process of holding idle stock that has economic value, either in its complete or incomplete state, as it waits to be processed into a product, packaged, or sold at...
Looking Good – Why Stock Answers Are Good For Business
Stock answers are a database of issues and questions your clients face and the solution and answers to them. It entails technical solutions and frequently asked questions (FAQ). Having stock answers...
Looking Good – Creating A Professional Image
If you do not manage your professional image, others will manage it for you. It is in your branding. Make a concerted effort to be perceived in a certain way. Your professional image is a sum total...
Bringing The Right Internet Technology (IT) Partner On Board
The choice of an internet connection provider will be determined by the number of users you have and the usage/type of work they are doing. If the work involves heavy usage - streaming videos, and a...