The founders of NEST Designs, a South African online store specialising in youth furniture, understood the importance of creating a safe and warm environment for children to grow up in.

Africa is home to some of the most ambitious, highly motivated and vibrant youth in the world. This month, we want to highlight some of the amazing African youths that are making a huge impact on society and the digital economy.

Seeds for Africa is a niche ecommerce business tapping into one of the biggest trends still in its infancy: growing your own food.

Vusani Ravele shares how Native Decor went from a small side hustle in his living room to full scale operation.

Celeste le Roux and Mark Knijnenburg had always planned to start a side hustle – which was one of the reasons why they chose ecommerce – but Covid pushed their plans into motion.

Karidas Tshintsholo, CEO at Khula, shares his journey from living in a shack to running his own online marketplace.

Retail Capital CEO Karl Westvig shares how he’s led the fintech on its exponential growth path in difficult economic conditions.

Most successful businesses are doing something no one else can do. They put in the work to remove friction from other peoples’ lives – and that is something that customers will pay for. Product is important. Customer service is essential!

When the pandemic hit, Michelle du Plessis didn’t tighten her belt. She invested her savings into her business, Macaroon Collection instead.

Brett Lewis, founder of CameraStuff.co.za, shares his ecommerce journey.