African computer programming school attracting strong interest Published by Seth Onyango on 10 February 2022 Those seeking to kick-start a career in software engineering can now enrol at AltSchool Africa, a digital campus offering an elaborate curriculum in computer programming.
NBA shoots for Africa’s smartphone users Published by Seth Onyango on 2 February 2022 Africa’s smartphone user base is fast becoming a prime target for multinational entities looking for global expansion.
Nigeria: He led TikTok’s entry into Africa, now he’s building his own fintech start-up Published by Seth Onyango on 18 January 2022 Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph’s start-up Kippa provides easy-to-use accounting software to SMEs in Nigeria.
A game-changer for Africa’s natural gas? Published by Seth Onyango on 11 January 2022 Africa’s push for a just energy transition has been given fresh impetus after the European Union drafted a proposal to classify natural gas projects as “green energy” investments.
African SACCOs tap fintech to spur growth Published by Seth Onyango on 29 December 2021 From table banking to credit unions, the savings and credit cooperative organisation (SACCO) sector in Africa is fast digitising to bring financial inclusion to the last mile.
Green is the new yellow as more African taxis turn electric Published by Seth Onyango on 9 November 2021 Electric cars and shared mobility concepts are starting to disrupt Africa’s taxi industry.
Egypt: Future African trade heavyweight? Published by Seth Onyango on 28 October 2021 Fast-growing trade, digital – and soon, physical – links across the Sahara are changing Egypt’s role on the continent, in what could mark the first stirrings of a regional trade behemoth.
Local drugs manufacturing: a multi-billion opportunity for pharma industry in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 27 October 2021 Covid-19 laid bare Africa’s huge reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, with the continent importing as much as 90% of its drugs.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
South African company touts self-driving dump truck Published by Seth Onyango on 17 September 2021 South Africa’s Bell Equipment has unveiled a locally manufactured self-driving articulated dump truck.
Demand for locally-produced fish opening up a multi-billion dollar market in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 10 September 2021 Demand for fish will far exceed the 10 million metric tonnes of today and by 2050 may reach between 16-29 million metric tonnes per year.
Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border Published by Seth Onyango on 31 August 2021 Sudan and South Sudan will reopen their borders on October 1 for the first time in 11 years, in a deal expected to re-calibrate trade between the two states and usher in a new diplomatic dawn for the erstwhile foes.
South Africa: Electric vehicles on the cards for Africa’s largest car market Published by Seth Onyango on 27 August 2021 South Africa is on track to become Africa’s biggest market for electric cars and is also looking to become a globally competitive electric car manufacturing hub.
Netflix and Showmax are pumping money into locally-produced African movies Published by Seth Onyango on 24 August 2021 African films strike a chord with movie fans on streaming services.
