Start-up snapshot: Delivering medication in Cape Town’s largest township Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2014 Sizwe Nzima and his team deliver chronic medication to 770 patients in Khayelitsha, at a minimum cost of R10 ($0.87) per delivery.
Why a new fund is targeting intra-Africa trade Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2014 COMESA is set to see up to US$1bn injection with new trade finance fund.
Morocco making a name for itself in aeronautics sector Published by Violaine Larmandieu on 17 December 2014 The Moroccan aeronautics sector posted annual growth rates of 15% to 20% between 2008 and 2013.
Meet the Boss: Ed Barrow, MD, Hellofood East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2014 “Instincts and gut decisions should never be overlooked.”
How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
Africa Tech Trends: Mobile operators investing in start-ups Published by Tom Jackson on 15 December 2014 The continent’s mobile operators are investing in the new generation of start-ups.
Start-up snapshot: Free mobile TV streaming app for African audiences Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2014 Talking to Pierre van der Hoven, the South African serial entrepreneur behind Tuluntulu.
Meet the Boss: Peng Chen, MD, Easy Taxi Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 December 2014 “Neither business nor life is ever a straight shot to the goal. You have to be ready to adjust.”
Start-up snapshot: Breaking down language barriers with translation app Published by Kate Douglas on 11 December 2014 How we made it in Africa poses five questions to the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind Aweza.
South Africa’s ‘all-girl’ brewery wins fans Published by Darren Taylor on 11 December 2014 A group of women in Johannesburg are dismantling masculine notions associated with beer.
What Bitcoin could mean for remittances in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 December 2014 Could Bitcoin help curb Africa’s loss of US$1.8bn annually in remittance fees?
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
Meet the Boss: Sue Fox, MD for sub-Saharan Africa, Estée Lauder Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 December 2014 “I am pretty good at separating work and home.”
Africa’s five fastest-growing technology companies Published by David Mwanambuyu on 9 December 2014 A closer look at the Deloitte Technology Fast50 Africa top five winners.
