Insurance for $2 a month: The business model of African start-up Turaco Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2022 Turaco embeds its insurance into the products and services of third-party companies.
Selling ice cream in Tanzania: Entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 October 2022 Talking business with the founder of Nelwa’s Gelato.
Nigeria: Company finds traction with refurbished electronics and appliances Published by Kate Okorie on 6 October 2022 The business model involves purchasing unwanted electronic appliances from members of the public and transforming them into valuable items sold at a significant discount.
Kenya’s public power company backing electric vehicles Published by Conrad Onyango on 5 October 2022 The country’s public utility firm, Kenya Power, is leading the switch to electric vehicles.
Africa’s VC industry logs record number of deals in first half of 2022 Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 5 October 2022 Africa’s innovation ecosystem has seen a highly eventful start to the year.
Investment firm bets on refrigerated warehouses in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2022 In many sub-Saharan African countries, cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped, and in some places even non-existent.
Five real estate trends and opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2022 Work-from-home has not replaced the office; corporate accommodation presents attractive potential; and industrial real estate continues to outperform.
Where does African fintech go from here? Published by Brian Waswani Odhiambo on 29 September 2022 Moving to Lagos from Nairobi three years ago, I thought I knew a bit about fintech in West Africa. Turns out there was more to learn.
Linking Nigerian farmers with buyers: Start-up taps into ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2022 We talk to the co-founders of Zowasel about why running a digital commodities marketplace required it to set up shop throughout rural Nigeria.
Nigeria is producing less and less oil. Here’s why Published by Wale Fatade on 27 September 2022 Nigeria’s oil output was at the lowest since 1990 as its crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2022.
Three African agtech start-ups to watch Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2022 These companies are using technology to solve, bridge or circumvent poor infrastructure and fragmented supply chains.
Ghana: Farming business supplies KFC and exports to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2022 Felix Kamassah talks about how he secured international clients, local import substitution opportunities, and why he sees potential in the processing of sweet potatoes.
High fuel and fertiliser costs contributing to food inflation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2022 In August 2022, Zimbabwe recorded Africa’s highest food price inflation of 353%, while other countries with elevated food inflation include Ethiopia (36% in July) and Rwanda (34.4%).
Commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger Published by Alec Macfarlane on 19 September 2022 From agribusiness to financial services, there are now more than 100 Singaporean companies in Africa.
