Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020 CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.
City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020 Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
Planet42: Cars for those who can’t get a traditional vehicle loan Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 July 2020 South African company Planet42 buys used cars from dealerships which it then rents out to its customers, mainly the underbanked.
The journey so far: Dare Okoudjou, CEO, MFS Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 July 2020 Dare Okoudjou is the CEO of MFS Africa, a pan-African fintech company that connects mobile money systems to each other and to money transfer organisations, banks and other financial institutions.
Need to see a doctor? This Nigerian company allows you to do it online Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 July 2020 Wellvis is a Nigerian on-demand health information and service platform connecting individuals with verified and licensed health practitioners in real-time.
Five entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2020 The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.
Senegal’s Yobanté Express seeks to make parcel delivery more efficient Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 July 2020 Yobanté Express is a Senegal-based online marketplace that connects commerce with local couriers for domestic, cross-border and last-mile delivery.
Nigeria: Former Diamond Bank CEO introduces new digital banking platform Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2020 Uzoma Dozie recently launched a mobile-first banking platform called Sparkle.
Founder of Uganda’s Cheers beverages brand now has sights set on fresh juice market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 July 2020 How Julian Omalla’s company became a serious player in Uganda’s beverages industry.
City on the move: Northern Uganda’s cities and towns Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 July 2020 “If someone would like to invest in northern Uganda, in the villages, there are a lot of incentives on offer. Especially if you are doing value addition through agro-processing,” says businesswoman Julian Omalla.
A platform to track vehicles and children in the DRC: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 July 2020 Kintrack, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has developed an app-based platform to track vehicles and children.
Profit-making idea: Cold chain solutions in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2020 Cold-storage is underdeveloped in many sub-Saharan African countries.
Avocado – the rising start of Tanzanian horticulture Published by Africa Renewal on 16 July 2020 While only some seven years ago domestic production was close to zero, the crop has now become a key export for Tanzania.