PinnedAjani HusbandsEntering Award Competitions: A Guide for South African Spirit BrandsSouth African spirits are on the rise, and the world is starting to take notice. Once known almost exclusively for its superior wine…11 min read·Mar 27, 2023----
PinnedAjani HusbandsinBlacklight AfricaThe Mobile Money Market in Africa: 10 Startups to WatchGiven the recent success of several fintech startups in Africa, now seems like a pretty good time to drill down into the mobile money…14 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Ajani Husbands5 Apps for Running a Business Remotely in AfricaLiving in Botswana while running a startup next door in South Africa presents its own set of challenges. In ordinary circumstances, the…6 min read·Jan 10, 2022----
Ajani Husbands1966: End of Year Wrap-upAs we wrap-up the first year of 1966, I wanted to take a moment to highlight our achievements in the few months since we’ve launched.4 min read·Dec 30, 2021----
Ajani HusbandsinBlacklight Africa2020 Africa Early Investor Summit — Day 1 RecapTuesday, November 3 kicked off day 1 of the two-day 2020 Africa Early Investor Summit, co-hosted by the African Business Angels Network…5 min read·Nov 4, 2020----
Ajani HusbandsinBlacklight AfricaPaystack’s Acquisition is Only Part of the Story: Lessons Learned from Gozem and Pick n PayIn the wake of the monumental news of Stripe’s acquisition of Paystack at $200 million, the largest startup acquisition to date from…3 min read·Oct 25, 2020--1--1
Ajani HusbandsinBlacklight AfricaSix Africa-Focused Startup PodcastsFor those who are specifically interested in the startup ecosystem in Africa, there are a myriad of podcasts now available…7 min read·Oct 5, 2020----
Ajani HusbandsSocial Impact Bonds Need Blockchain TechnologyIn an age where the production of and access to data is growing exponentially, social services lag behind. Nonprofit organizations that…5 min read·May 16, 2018----