Growing momentum for electric car charging stations in some African countries

Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 June 2022

The installation of electric car charging stations is gaining momentum in Africa as investors look to exploit what will develop into a multimillion-dollar market opportunity.

Nairobi adds new infrastructure, incentives to its ‘silicon savannah’ drawcard

Published by Conrad Onyango on 19 June 2022

Kenya’s tech start-up ecosystem is looking to attract even more overseas interest as the country launches an International Financial Centre and giant tech firms renew their interest in East Africa’s ‘Silicon Savannah’.

Insurance heavyweights such as Allianz eyeing growth in Africa

Published by Conrad Onyango on 9 June 2022

Africa’s insurance market is the most underserved in the world – but activity in the sector is on the increase, a trend that could signal a new phase of growth.

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022

Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.

Higher prices, demand revs up copper mining activities in Zambia and DRC

Published by Conrad Onyango on 6 May 2022

One of the industry’s most influential players has called the moment an “inflection point” for the metal.

Ghana in the spotlight in global drive to decarbonise cement

Published by Conrad Onyango on 3 May 2022

An innovative clay “calcination” project in Ghana highlights a global effort to green the production of cement.

Africa turns to e-visas to prop up tourism, attract skilled workers

Published by Conrad Onyango on 28 April 2022

Close to half of all countries in Africa have activated online processing of visas.

Africa’s tourism sector bouncing back

Published by Conrad Onyango on 19 April 2022

With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Africa’s tourism sector has started showing signs of a recovery as international arrivals begin to grow.

African economic outlook: Forecasts for Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and more

Published by Conrad Onyango on 6 April 2022

Global economists see Africa’s economy in 2022 as presenting a mixed bag.

Africa connects: High demand for internet services spurs investment in undersea cables

Published by Conrad Onyango on 3 April 2022

A new ultra-high-capacity submarine fibre optic cable that landed in Kenya’s coastal city Mombasa on 29 March is among the latest additions to the continent’s internet cable capacity.

Russia-Ukraine: a boon for Africa’s commodity exporters?

Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 March 2022

Oil-rich countries as well as Africa’s big cereal producers look set to gain the most from anticipated spikes in commodity prices.

Some smaller African nations are becoming more business-friendly

Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 February 2022

Smaller African nations are racing to develop business-friendly policies and economic reforms to bolster their investor attractiveness.

Could Ghana be Africa’s next biggest commercial logistics hub?

Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 February 2022

The West African country’s logistics market attractiveness has risen significantly over the past year.

Africa could see large-scale adoption of electric motorbikes

Published by Conrad Onyango on 21 December 2021

From locally-made to foreign ‘built for Africa’ brands, the continent is staring at the widespread adoption of electric bikes.

Growing momentum for electric car charging stations in some African countries

Nairobi adds new infrastructure, incentives to its ‘silicon savannah’ drawcard

Insurance heavyweights such as Allianz eyeing growth in Africa

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

Higher prices, demand revs up copper mining activities in Zambia and DRC

Ghana in the spotlight in global drive to decarbonise cement

Africa turns to e-visas to prop up tourism, attract skilled workers

Africa’s tourism sector bouncing back

African economic outlook: Forecasts for Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and more

Africa connects: High demand for internet services spurs investment in undersea cables

Russia-Ukraine: a boon for Africa’s commodity exporters?

Some smaller African nations are becoming more business-friendly

Could Ghana be Africa’s next biggest commercial logistics hub?

Africa could see large-scale adoption of electric motorbikes

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise

Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Africa investors reveal agribusiness opportunities in Zambia, Ghana and beyond

Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows

African economic outlook: Forecasts for Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and more

Kenyan company tapping into ‘multibillion-dollar’ fish-farming opportunity

Why Equity Group CEO James Mwangi is betting on the DRC

From car boot to supermarket shelves: Nigerian food entrepreneur tells her story

Opportunity to leverage technology in Africa’s education sector

CEOs reveal Africa’s top 10 investment destinations

Nigeria: From a corner shop to a fast-growing retail chain

What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price?

Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more

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