The mobility revolution: Automotive sector undergoing a transformation Published by Jonathan Ward on 4 December 2017 When an industry undergoes a transformation, so must its supply chains and logistics processes. That’s what’s happening in the automotive sector right now.
Kenya: The entrepreneur who took a chance with starting a chocolate brand Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 1 December 2017 Jazeera Suwani is carving a niche for herself by producing artisan chocolates for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.
Digital transformation and Africa’s youth bulge: The perfect bedfellows? Published by Bax Mabinya and Luba Dyantyi on 30 November 2017 Making the case for marrying Africa’s tech explosion and the youth bulge.
Meet the Boss: Adjoa Boateng, regional director, MicroEnsure Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2017 Micro-insurance boss shares what keeps her awake at night.
Listen: Bottled-water company reveals secrets to franchising success Published by Staff Writer on 29 November 2017 An interview with Randy Welsch, co-founder of Jibu, a bottled-water franchise business with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Sub-Saharan Africa: The path to recovery Published by International Monetary Fund on 28 November 2017 The broad-based slowdown is easing, and growth is expected to pick up to 2.6% in 2017 from last year’s 1.4%.
What needs to be done to give Africa’s smallholder farmers access to machinery Published by Thomas Daum and Regina Birner on 28 November 2017 Africa has less than two tractors per 1,000 ha of cropland.
‘Pay-as-you-cook’ energy solution hopes to appeal to rural Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2017 An innovative pay-as-you-go solution that allows families to purchase liquefied petroleum gas in small quantities.
Startup snapshot: Solar-powered wifi in Lagos, Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 28 November 2017 CEO on the ups and downs of running an internet service provider business.
Ethiopian receives a second Boeing 787-9 Fleet Published by Press Office on 28 November 2017 The second B787-9 aircraft has joined its Ethiopian Airlines’ youngest fleet, totaling its operating fleet to 95 among which 21 are from the Dreamliner family.
Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2017 South Africa’s Western Cape province wants to establish itself as a prominent player in the production of halal products for the continent.
Frontier markets lead sub-Saharan Africa Published by Seedwell Hove on 26 November 2017 Commodity prices and policy moves help stability.
Is it a good time for investors to put their money in Nigeria? Published by Seedwell Hove on 26 November 2017 Medium- to long-term prospects look optimistic.
Digitalisation – a potential revolution for the logistics industry? Published by Amadou Diallo on 24 November 2017 Significant progress in 3D printing may soon threaten the market.
