Africa Tech Trends: TV white spaces for affordable internet? Published by Tom Jackson on 13 March 2015 The use of so-called TV white space technology is on the increase across Africa.
Start-up snapshot: Providing affordable solar energy solutions to rural Ethiopia Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2015 EnVent is an Ethiopian for-profit business that provides affordable solar energy products and phone charging solutions to the rural market.
Meet the Boss: Addis Alemayehou, managing partner, 251 Communications, Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2015 Addis Alemayehou answers our questions.
Financing boda-bodas in Uganda: Where banks say no, this entrepreneur says yes Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2015 Michael Wilkerson is one of the founders of Tugende, a company that offers a lease-to-own model to help Ugandan boda-boda drivers own their own motorcycle.
Mobile financial services in Africa not as advanced as some might think Published by Boston Consulting Group on 11 March 2015 Although there has been a surge of mobile money use in sub-Saharan Africa, mobile money services are really just getting started.
Going global: How this Nigerian game developer built his enterprise Published by Justin Probyn on 11 March 2015 “Entrepreneurial principles are universal, but they need to be utilised in context,” said Gamsole’s founder.
Airline Flydubai increasing its business on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2015 UAE’s low-cost airline Flydubai is increasing its routes to several destinations in northern and eastern Africa.
The impact of country specific demographic factors on consumer behaviour Published by Euromonitor International on 10 March 2015 Customers are generally influenced by a series of issues when making purchasing decisions.
Kenya’s economy is growing, but hinges on renewal of US trade pact Published by Lenny Ruvaga on 10 March 2015 Kenya has emerged third among the top 20 fastest-growing economies in the world, according to a 2015 survey by Bloomberg.
Nairobi’s famed matatu graffiti is back, and putting artists in business Published by Hilary Heuler on 9 March 2015 For the past 10 years the Kenyan government has forbidden any external painting on Nairobi’s shared taxis, “matatus”. Until now.
MasterCard talks Zimbabwe’s remittance market and the role of mobile money Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2015 A look at MasterCard’s partnership with Steward Bank and EcoCash to assist remittance transfers.
African pension funds should invest more in local private equity, says fund manager Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2015 Pension funds in Africa should direct more money towards financing private equity firms that fund local enterprises.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
Francophone Africa: A new battlefield for the banking industry Published by Pierre-Antoine Balu on 6 March 2015 The financial services industry is changing at fast pace in francophone Africa.
