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.
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.
Checkpoint ‘taxes’ make South Sudan one of the most expensive places to move goods Published by Peer Schouten and Ken Matthysen on 11 January 2022 Barges transporting goods can end up paying up to US$10,000 in taxes for one trip.
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.
Africa could see large-scale adoption of electric motorbikes Published by Conrad Onyango on 21 December 2021 From locally-made to foreign ‘built for Africa’ brands, the continent is staring at the widespread adoption of electric bikes.
10 African business trends: Copper the new oil, Uber-style trucking and medical tourism Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2021 A selection of African business and economic trends that came across our desk over the past year.
The rise of the African super app Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 December 2021 A burgeoning digital-savvy, youth population and the growing need for access to multiple services-on-the-go, together with an influx of low-end smartphones, is giving rise to the African super app.
Empty houses litter Nigeria’s cities despite housing crisis Published by Kelechukwu Iruoma on 4 December 2021 Nigeria’s affordable housing push has led to a boom in new homes, but high construction costs and a lack of development tax mean the majority are too big and expensive for those who need them most.
Cape Town seeks to position itself as a remote work destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2021 City aims to lure remote workers from other provinces and abroad.
African economic outlook: Stronger rebound expected for Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Kenya Published by EY Africa on 24 November 2021 Africa is poised for a multi-speed recovery path, with significant country and regional cluster variances.
Regional medical tourism set to grow in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 18 November 2021 Fewer trips to India and other “medical tourism” destinations by Africa’s middle class is one anticipated result of a surge of investment into medical facilities, says a just-released report.
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.
Africa’s film industry: Growing interest from American and Chinese companies Published by UNESCO on 2 November 2021 As African stories become more globally appealing, African producers are attracting the interest of new, non-historical partners such as the United States and China.
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.