Africa’s airline industry reorganises to boost profitability Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 October 2022 After being battered by Covid-19, African airlines are re-modelling operations to increase connectivity, traffic volumes and profitability.
Kenya’s public power company backing electric vehicles Published by Conrad Onyango on 5 October 2022 The country’s public utility firm, Kenya Power, is leading the switch to electric vehicles.
Influx of affordable devices in Africa fuels adoption of 5G smartphones Published by Conrad Onyango on 13 September 2022 The number of 5G devices shipped to the continent rose significantly in the second quarter of 2022 as vendors intensified their battle to grow market share.
More electric-powered buses to make their way onto African roads Published by Conrad Onyango on 28 July 2022 Hundreds of electric buses will hit African roads by the end of the year as several countries start to replace internal combustion engine public transport vehicles.
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.
