How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
Rwandan company manufactures environmentally-friendly biofuels from waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 February 2021 Habona is a Rwandan company that produces affordable and environmentally-friendly biofuels from organic waste.
Off-grid power projects could modernise South Africa’s energy sector Published by Stephen Barnes and Rentia van Tonder on 18 November 2020 Decentralised power projects, or those that are not tied to the national grid, could play a major role in closing South Africa’s electricity supply gap.
The new investment case for Africa and emerging sectors of opportunity Published by Palladium on 29 October 2020 Trends that are making African markets increasingly attractive to investors.
Nigerian startup develops smokeless cooking stove that even charges your phone Published by Nelly Murungi on 14 October 2020 Powerstove Energy has developed a low-cost, smokeless cooking stove which also produces its own electricity.
From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020 Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 October 2020 Solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, says businessman Onyekachi Izukanne.
Kenyan company provides an alternative to firewood using agricultural waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 September 2020 BrightGreen Renewable Energy reduces the cost of cooking by producing eco-friendly charcoal briquettes under the MOTO brand.
Selling household gas in Nigeria: Entrepreneur identifies gap in the market Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 August 2020 Opab Gas is a Nigerian company that supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to households and businesses.
Covid-19 and the oil price slump in Africa: which countries will fare better? Published by Oxford Business Group on 6 July 2020 In Africa, the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent drop in oil prices are affecting countries in different ways.
From batteries to shea butter: Company sees potential for agri-processing in Mali Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 July 2020 A Mali-based manufacturer of batteries has diversified into the shea butter industry.
The journey so far: Abraham Cambridge, CEO, Sun Exchange (South Africa) Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 July 2020 ‘If you are not embarrassed about your first software release, you released too late.’
The big chill: How Africa is moving to battle ‘zombie’ appliances Published by Peyton Fleming on 26 June 2020 Used refrigerators and air conditioners, imported from Europe, are straining Africa’s limited power supplies as the continent battles rising heat.
Mini-grids – a viable solution to power sub-Saharan Africa? Published by David Lawrence on 18 June 2020 For many years, energy developers have believed that mini-grids offer a cost-effective solution for providing communities and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa with low-cost, reliable, and clean power.
