Fintech2026-04-18
How to Build a Fintech Solution in Africa: A Practical Guide for Founders
We have built fintech products for companies across West Africa. Here is what actually matters when you start, and what the Twitter threads never mention.
How we build.
What we learned.
Practical writing on software engineering, fintech, and shipping products in Africa.
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Mobile2026-04-02
Why React Native Wins for Most African Startups (And When Flutter Makes Sense)
We default to React Native for the startups we work with. Not because Flutter is bad, it is not. But React Native solves the problems African founders actually have.
UX & Product2026-03-15
Why Most African E-Commerce Sites Lose Customers (And How to Fix It)
You built the store. You got traffic. People add items to cart. Then they leave. Here is why, and it is rarely the price.
Startups2026-02-28
The Real Cost of Building an MVP in Africa (2026 Breakdown)
We have quoted MVPs from $1,500 to $16,000 USD. The difference is never the number of screens. It is the assumptions hidden in the brief.
Mobile2026-02-10
Offline-First Mobile Apps: Why They Actually Matter in Africa
Your app does not fail when the user has no signal. It fails when the user has one bar of 3G and your timeout is set to 5 seconds.
Security2026-01-22
How to Pass a Security Audit for Your Fintech Startup Without Panic
We have guided three fintechs through their first security audit. The ones that passed did not have perfect code. They had documentation and proof.
Backend2026-01-08
Custom Backend vs Firebase: When to Build and When to Buy
Firebase gets you to market in two weeks. A custom backend gets you to scale in two years. The trick is knowing when to switch.
Design2025-12-15
Why Your Startup Needs Design Before Code (And How to Do It Cheaply)
We have rebuilt more products than we have built from scratch. Almost every rebuild happened because the founder started with code instead of a conversation.
Infrastructure2025-11-30
How to Scale Your App When You Suddenly Have 10,000 Users
Your app worked fine with 500 users. Now you have 10,000 and the database is crying. Here is what to fix first, second, and third.
Fintech2025-11-10
The Future of Payments in Africa: What Founders Should Actually Know
Everyone talks about the opportunity. Few talk about the plumbing. Here is what is actually changing in African payments and what it means if you are building.
Hiring2025-10-20
How to Hire Developers in Africa Without Getting Burned
We have hired, fired, and worked with dozens of developers across Africa. The good ones are not always the ones with the best CVs.