Kenya is moving aggressively to tax digital business. What next? Published by Mercy Muendo on 23 August 2021 Kenya’s digital service taxes could end up punishing struggling start-ups that shifted into the digital space for survival.
Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture Published by Audrey Simango on 21 August 2021 Agriculture in Zimbabwe is on an upswing and young people are the driving force.
City on the move: Enugu, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 August 2021 “If you make it here, you can use it as a platform to launch into other places,” notes businessman.
‘Made in Africa’ music streaming services look to take on Spotify Published by Seth Onyango on 12 August 2021 The controversy surrounding Spotify’s royalty payout model is providing fertile ground for Africa-based startups looking to challenge the streaming behemoth’s dominance.
City on the move: Tanga, Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 August 2021 The city is expected to become a hub of construction and economic activity following the signing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.
Africa’s fastest growing cities: Bujumbura tops the list Published by Seth Onyango on 6 August 2021 Burundi’s Bujumbura is the fastest growing city in Africa, with its population expected to grow 123% from the current one million to roughly 2.3 million people in 2035.
Egypt becomes new frontier for start-up investment in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 5 August 2021 Egypt is emerging as the biggest investment market for start-ups.
How Uber-style trucking businesses are changing long-haul transport in Africa Published by Franck Kuwonu on 30 July 2021 The businesses are modelled on an Uber-like approach where registered truckers and drivers are permanently connected and matched up with demand.
Wine consumption across Africa: Togo, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire in the top three Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2021 Although Togo is not the continent’s largest consumer of wine in terms of volume, a greater proportion of its adult population consumes wine than in other African nations.
Djibouti: Why Radisson is opening a hotel in this tiny African country Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 July 2021 Djibouti is at the intersection of major international shipping lanes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Why pharma investors are looking at Africa ‘with new eyes’ Published by Alison Buckholtz on 13 July 2021 Frannie Léautier, CEO of SouthBridge Investments, shares her observations on investors’ renewed interest in local pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa.
City on the move: Nakuru, Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 July 2021 “I think Nakuru can become the next big hub in the country,” says businessperson.
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.