What needs to be done to give Africa’s smallholder farmers access to machinery Published by Thomas Daum and Regina Birner on 28 November 2017 Africa has less than two tractors per 1,000 ha of cropland.
‘Pay-as-you-cook’ energy solution hopes to appeal to rural Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2017 An innovative pay-as-you-go solution that allows families to purchase liquefied petroleum gas in small quantities.
Startup snapshot: Solar-powered wifi in Lagos, Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2017 CEO on the ups and downs of running an internet service provider business.
US tech giants eyeing Africa’s education sector: On the road with Microsoft Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 November 2017 As classrooms become digital, the provision of technology solutions is big business.
Meet the Boss: Amsalu Alemayehu, CEO, Wasasa Microfinance (Ethiopia) Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2017 ‘I don’t relax much.’
Nigeria’s economic growth prospects: The three scenarios Published by PwC on 21 November 2017 Nigeria’s economy has turned a corner.
African nations are powering up the business rankings. What lessons can we learn from them? Published by John Mbu on 21 November 2017 Over a third of all reforms implemented this year were in Africa.
Talking business with Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman Published by Staff Writer on 17 November 2017 Ackerman discusses the family business and his father’s work.
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 November 2017 Mustering the courage to quit Nike was difficult, but the potential of the new venture was clear.
Ecobank reveals three key emerging trends for Africa Published by Ecobank Research on 16 November 2017 Capitalise on these three opportunities.
Startup snapshot: Nigeria’s Smaart Health – a doctor in your pocket Published by Justin Probyn on 16 November 2017 ‘Very few Nigerians have heard of artificial intelligence.’
The company that turned African telcos into insurance brokers Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2017 Micro-insurance company thinks outside of the box.
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world Published by Calestous Juma on 14 November 2017 Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
Opinion: Leaping backwards into darkness Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 13 November 2017 November started with a loss for the United States, and by extension Africa, in the war against corruption.
