Temie Giwa-Tubosun: the Nigerian entrepreneur delivering blood to patients Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 16 October 2020 In 2016 Giwa-Tubosun founded LifeBank, a logistics company that collects blood from registered blood banks and delivers it to patients in hospitals.
The African Continental Free Trade Area: development accelerator or more of the same? Published by Nina Callaghan and Merin Jacob and Mark Swilling on 14 October 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area is being hailed as the single most progressive step forward in advancing African economic development.
Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks Published by Mills Soko on 21 September 2020 The outcome of these talks will have implications for the South African economy, specifically trade.
Nigerian bus sharing platform aims to offer a more comfortable commute Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 September 2020 Plentywaka is a Nigerian bus sharing platform, launched in 2019. Plentywaka buses travel along busy routes in Nigerian cities.
Zambia: Entrepreneur identifies opportunity for online food delivery platform Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 September 2020 Zambian company Ubuntu Meal Delivery Services delivers food from restaurants and fresh produce from local farmers to its clients in the Lusaka area.
Investor unpacks Namibia’s business and investment opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 August 2020 From import substitution to water to the facilitation of cross-border trade, Namibia offers several opportunities to savvy investors.
Rwanda: Founder of electric motorcycle company discusses his journey so far Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2020 Josh Whale is the CEO of Ampersand, a Rwanda-based company which builds electric motorcycles and charging systems for motorcycle taxi drivers.
Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020 CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.
Planet42: Cars for those who can’t get a traditional vehicle loan Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2020 South African company Planet42 buys used cars from dealerships which it then rents out to its customers, mainly the underbanked.
Senegal’s Yobanté Express seeks to make parcel delivery more efficient Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 July 2020 Yobanté Express is a Senegal-based online marketplace that connects commerce with local couriers for domestic, cross-border and last-mile delivery.
A platform to track vehicles and children in the DRC: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 July 2020 Kintrack, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has developed an app-based platform to track vehicles and children.
African free trade area – from agreement to implementation Published by Robyn Berger and Theunis Claassen and Catherine Robson on 2 July 2020 An update on where we’re at with the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020 So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.
Covid-19 and the future of African airlines: Kenya Airways and Airlink CEOs share their views Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2020 How the pandemic is currently impacting African airlines and what the industry could look like after the crisis.