The rise of the African super app Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 December 2021 A burgeoning digital-savvy, youth population and the growing need for access to multiple services-on-the-go, together with an influx of low-end smartphones, is giving rise to the African super app.
Non-standardised addresses is a problem for Nigerian firms: This company pioneered a solution Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 November 2021 By combining an Uber-like network of verification agents with technology, Nigeria’s VerifyMe makes it easy and cost-effective for companies to authenticate their customers’ addresses.
Cape Town seeks to position itself as a remote work destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2021 City aims to lure remote workers from other provinces and abroad.
Green is the new yellow as more African taxis turn electric Published by Seth Onyango on 9 November 2021 Electric cars and shared mobility concepts are starting to disrupt Africa’s taxi industry.
Investment opportunities in African tertiary education Published by Sudeep Laad and Subhash Kunche on 2 November 2021 Investors can back key investment trends across the higher education institution, edtech, and TVET sectors.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur outlines how he grew food delivery app Munch Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 28 October 2021 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Tatenda Jakarasi sought a convenient way to order his favourite meals without taking time out of his day and busy schedule.
Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits Published by Nita Bhalla on 15 October 2021 From renting tractors to monitoring crops by satellite, a slew of agri-tech innovations have emerged over the last decade to serve Africa’s long-neglected small-scale farmers.
Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa Published by Ben Jackson on 14 October 2021 Babacar Ka, a partner at private equity firm DPI, talks investment opportunities in Africa and how the firm mitigates risks on the continent.
French start-ups operating in Africa share their experiences Published by Proparco on 4 October 2021 CEOs of three French start-ups focusing on African markets talk doing business on the continent.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
Nigeria: Start-up identifies profit potential in oil palm value chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2021 Nigerian start-up company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
South African company touts self-driving dump truck Published by Seth Onyango on 17 September 2021 South Africa’s Bell Equipment has unveiled a locally manufactured self-driving articulated dump truck.
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.
