Kenya: This company supplies farmers with organic fertiliser, at a fraction of the cost Published by Zach Winn on 12 March 2022 Safi Organics sold more than 40 tonnes of fertiliser last year alone.
How this Kenyan entrepreneur built an online book delivery business Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 8 March 2022 E-commerce has gone from strength to strength in Kenya over the last few years but Vincent Milewa, CEO of RafuBooks, uncovered a gap in the market for book deliveries.
Is sub-Saharan Africa ready to make a move to electric vehicles? Published by McKinsey on 25 February 2022 The opportunities and challenges associated with the region’s electric transport future.
E-commerce in Senegal: Harvard-graduate spots gap for grocery deliveries Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 24 February 2022 Edward de Fouchier, founder of Club Tiossane, talks about how he built an e-commerce business in Senegal.
How commerce is evolving in Africa: A conversation with Aubrey Hruby Published by Aubrey Hruby on 19 February 2022 Opportunities for international businesses to engage in what is now the world’s fastest growing region.
How this VC firm plans to invest $150m in African start-ups Published by James Torvaney on 18 February 2022 Maurizio Caio, founder of TLcom Capital, talks about the firm’s new $150m fund and shares insights on tech investment opportunities in Africa.
Africa’s innovators turn to tech to tackle transport woes Published by Kim Harrisberg on 16 February 2022 In sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 70% of the urban population does not have access to public transport.
Nigerian stock exchange wants to draw in tech IPOs Published by Seth Onyango on 15 February 2022 Nigeria has set in motion what could herald a new dawn for African tech start-ups as it moots the adoption of new listing rules to encourage tech companies to go public.
African computer programming school attracting strong interest Published by Seth Onyango on 10 February 2022 Those seeking to kick-start a career in software engineering can now enrol at AltSchool Africa, a digital campus offering an elaborate curriculum in computer programming.
Seasoned investor talks opportunities in Africa’s tech space, from healthcare to education Published by James Torvaney on 9 February 2022 We speak to Natalie Kolbe, managing partner of the recently launched investment firm Norrsken22.
NBA shoots for Africa’s smartphone users Published by Seth Onyango on 2 February 2022 Africa’s smartphone user base is fast becoming a prime target for multinational entities looking for global expansion.
Nigeria: He led TikTok’s entry into Africa, now he’s building his own fintech start-up Published by Seth Onyango on 18 January 2022 Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph’s start-up Kippa provides easy-to-use accounting software to SMEs in Nigeria.
Cameroon: Entrepreneur returns home from Europe to start fintech company Published by Patrick Nelle on 13 January 2022 The founder of Diool spotted an opportunity in the payments industry.
10 predictions for African venture investment in 2022 Published by Eliot Pence on 2 January 2022 Eliot Pence – an International Affairs Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – outlines 10 predictions for African venture investment in the year ahead.