How Kenya’s Selina Wamucii is empowering smallholder farmers through mobile tech Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 January 2018 Selina Wamucii is a mobile-driven business-to-business sourcing platform for fresh produce from smallholder farmers in rural Kenya.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism Published by Orthodox Tefera on 23 January 2018 To spur tourism growth and development, Ethiopia must improve the hotel industry and the infrastructure that supports it.
Will tourists still flock to Cape Town if the water runs out? Published by Mariama Diallo on 19 January 2018 When the levels at the dams gets too low, Cape Town water taps will be turned off.
Zimbabwe – Where to now? Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 15 January 2018 Under the right leadership there is no reason why Zimbabwe should not quickly begin the long rebuilding process.
The journey so far: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder, soleRebels Published by Justin Probyn on 15 January 2018 ‘I think conventional wisdom is, by definition, the antithesis of entrepreneurialism.’
The future role of artificial intelligence in South African business Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2018 Artificial intelligence could add 1% to South Africa’s GDP by 2035.
The journey so far: Fahad Awadh, co-founder, YYTZ Agro-Processing Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 ‘Throughout history, great individuals are those able to transform weakness and setbacks into strength.’
Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018 SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.
Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017 The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.
Top five business risks for West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2017 Signs of economic recovery for West Africa as Nigeria exits recession.
Mali’s cultural capital shows how citizen-centred development can trump gentrification Published by Jenny Mbaye on 15 December 2017 For cities that want to build their urban cultural economies while avoiding the pitfalls of gentrification, these endogenous experiences offer important insights.
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money Published by Staff Writer on 15 December 2017 ‘A lot of companies seek funding too early,’ says Audrey Cheng, founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2017 Off-grid energy company M-Kopa secures significant funding from Stanbic Bank.
