The African venture capital sector is still very much a “man’s world”, but the quality of its investments and ability to make a greater impact suffer as a result.

The AFDB profiles two successful entrepreneurs based on their age, gender, the sectors they work in, and the target group they serve. One entrepreneur uses digital technologies as a core feature of his business, and the other focuses on technology...

Ghanaian startup eCampus claims to “puts the classroom in your palm”, providing a mobile and web application that gives learners 24/7 access to teaching notes, podcasts, video lessons, audiobooks, tests and a topic-based discussion forum.