Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out Covid-19 and climate storm Published by Wesley Langat on 7 July 2021 Digital services are helping small-scale farmers weather financial losses and adapt to climate shifts – but experts say the tech migration is leaving many behind.
The affordable 3D-printed home that could transform African urbanisation Published by Sean Fleming on 7 July 2021 A new venture is 3D-printing houses and schools in a fraction of the time it would normally take.
Building an integrated agriculture-focused business in Sudan Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 6 July 2021 How the Mahgoub Sons Group became a major player in Sudan’s agribusiness and food industry.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in June Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in June 2021.
Togo: An inside look into Asigamé, Lomé’s largest market Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2021 No matter the challenges it faces, Asigamé continues to play a vital role as one of the leading wholesale markets in West Africa.
How Togo, one of West Africa’s smallest countries, became the region’s trade hub Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2021 How did a small country like Togo turn into a trade powerhouse, exerting a significant influence on the region?
New ranking reveals Africa’s most expensive cities for expats Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2021 N’Djamena is the most expensive city for expatriates in Africa and Lusaka the least expensive.
Small towns are collapsing across South Africa. How it’s starting to affect farming Published by Wandile Sihlobo on 21 June 2021 The collapse of local government in small towns is beginning to affect investment in farming, and the ability of agribusinesses to operate.
Africa’s shot at local pharma production Published by Alison Buckholtz on 18 June 2021 Imbalances between supply and demand in the pharmaceutical sector have captured investors’ attention. Locally-manufactured medicines could bridge the gap.
As Africa recovers, new investment opportunities beckon Published by Jason Hopps on 17 June 2021 SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects and how he’d invest a billion dollars in Africa.
A ticket to recovery: Reinventing Africa’s tourism industry Published by Olivier Monnier on 8 June 2021 Covid-19 triggered an unprecedented crisis in Africa’s tourism industry. Tapping domestic tourism demand will be key to rejuvenating the sector.
African investors reveal seven industries that make them uneasy Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2021 We asked a handful of investors in Africa to identify the industries they are less enthusiastic about from an investment perspective.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2021.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
