Digitisation seeds opportunities for Eastern Africa’s farmers Published by Everlyne Situma on 9 September 2021 Trade and supply disruptions are affecting farmers in rural Kenya and Uganda, but digital platforms offer new markets.
VC in Africa had a bumper 2020 – what lessons can private equity learn from it? Published by Bryan Turner on 8 September 2021 There might be potential for private equity investors to put their money behind companies that are still in their growth phases.
Kenya is moving aggressively to tax digital business. What next? Published by Mercy Muendo on 23 August 2021 Kenya’s digital service taxes could end up punishing struggling start-ups that shifted into the digital space for survival.
Ethiopia: Digital farming platform targets revenue of over $10m by 2025 Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 August 2021 Entrepreneur Abrhame Endrias built a digital platform, called Lersha, that gives Ethiopian small-scale farmers access to seeds and equipment.
Ethiopian start-up bets on high-tech beehives Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 August 2021 Anabi is an Ethiopian agritech company that incorporates smart technology in beekeeping.
Early Paystack backer discusses investment opportunities in African tech start-ups Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2021 Investor Olumide Soyombo talks about his new firm, tech investment opportunities and the return he got on his Paystack bet.
Egypt becomes new frontier for start-up investment in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 5 August 2021 Egypt is emerging as the biggest investment market for start-ups.
Ghanaian food delivery startup saves its customers a trip to the market Published by Nelly Murungi on 31 July 2021 Big Samps Market, founded in 2017, is a Ghanaian grocery delivery service catering for individuals and businesses in and around Accra.
How Uber-style trucking businesses are changing long-haul transport in Africa Published by Franck Kuwonu on 30 July 2021 The businesses are modelled on an Uber-like approach where registered truckers and drivers are permanently connected and matched up with demand.
Kenya: Entrepreneurs spot gap to give small businesses access to the online economy Published by Kageni Muse on 23 July 2021 Sky.Garden is a platform that allows Kenyan businesses to create their own e-commerce stores.
Formalising Africa’s fragmented logistics industry: Interview with CEO of Sendy Published by Gloria Mwaniga on 14 July 2021 Kenya-based Sendy connects individuals and businesses to third-party drivers of delivery vehicles, including motorbikes, vans and pickups.
Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out Covid-19 and climate storm Published by Wesley Langat on 7 July 2021 Digital services are helping small-scale farmers weather financial losses and adapt to climate shifts – but experts say the tech migration is leaving many behind.
The affordable 3D-printed home that could transform African urbanisation Published by Sean Fleming on 7 July 2021 A new venture is 3D-printing houses and schools in a fraction of the time it would normally take.
Kenya: Former Tuskys CEO discusses his new e-commerce venture Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 June 2021 Daniel Githua, the former CEO of embattled Kenyan supermarket chain Tuskys, recently co-founded Anko Retail, an e-commerce start-up where he is chief strategist.