Changing the way Accra pharmacies operate with the click of an app Published by Kate Douglas on 1 June 2016 MedRX is a new app that connects patients to pharmacies to ensure they can easily access the medicines they need.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.
Tanzanian entrepreneur quits banking job for hot ice cream idea Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 May 2016 Mercy Kitomari is founder and CEO of Nelwa’s Gelato, an ice cream business operating in the financial hub of Dar es Salaam.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.
Why this South African fast-food brand is expanding to America Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2016 Chesanyama is one of South Africa’s fastest growing food franchises and now it is expanding to the US. We speak to one of the co-founders to find out more.
Meet the Boss: Estela Nse Mansogo, Director, Equatorial Guinea, Centurion LLP Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2016 ‘As an African woman, I refuse to accept that we can’t be the best.’
Three myths about China in Kenya Published by Apurva Sanghi and Dylan Conte Johnson on 26 May 2016 Many fear that China spells doom for the Kenyan economy.
The innovator who sees opportunity in Africa’s energy woes Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2016 Green Tower offers an off-grid solution that can save around 90% in electricity consumption.
Start-up snapshot: Ugandan street vendors step into the future Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 May 2016 Musana Carts sees opportunity where others see chaos.
The DIY test for malaria that could be a game-changer for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 24 May 2016 Nigerian Eddy Agbo, CEO of Fyodor Biotechnologies, has developed a malaria test that allows the general population to diagnose themselves.
How Capitec Bank overcame high barriers to entry in South Africa Published by Trudi Makhaya and Nicholas Nhundu on 23 May 2016 Few banks have successfully entered the South African banking sector since the establishment of Absa 25 years ago.
How drones can curb the cost and time of designing farms in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2016 A drone can do in days what on-the-ground manual surveying does in months.
Are sustainable brands in line for greater profits? Published by Kate Douglas on 19 May 2016 At the 2016 Sustainable Brands conference a number of companies claimed they are seeing growing interest for their sustainable products.
Power privatisation: Uganda case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 19 May 2016 The privatisation and liberalisation of Uganda’s power sector is one of the most complete examples of this type of initiative in Africa.
