South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 February 2023 MellowVans, a South African business that specialises in manufacturing light electric vehicles, has taken a major step in expanding its reach.
West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2023 Sustainable African Foods is setting up the world’s first industrial-scale fonio processing plant in Mali.
Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2023 How Andrew Asamoah started and grew a property development company in Ghana.
M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge Published by Seth Onyango on 23 February 2023 The African mobile money giant is looking to replicate its African success in new markets as the global demand for seamless, fast and affordable remittance services heats up.
Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 22 February 2023 Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.
Cold storage for African farmers: Entrepreneurs see big potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2023 Earlier this month, US-based investment fund Acumen announced its investment in SokoFresh, a Kenyan enterprise that offers smallholder farmers solar-powered, mobile cold-storage facilities.
Madagascar’s mobile money boom Published by Olivier Monnier on 18 February 2023 Over a third of the population in Madagascar is now able to use mobile money for everything from paying bills to person-to-person transfers, to even saving or getting a loan.
South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 February 2023 A closer look at the business model of Rentoza, which gives customers access to electronics and baby goods on a subscription basis, similar to Netflix.
Africa set to double its natural gas market share by 2050 Published by Bonface Orucho on 14 February 2023 According to a report by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Africa’s global gas market share is projected to rise from 6% in 2021 to over 11% by 2050.
How to make it in Africa’s business media industry with Jaco Maritz Published by Terser Adamu on 13 February 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Jaco Maritz, founder and editor-in-chief of How we made it in Africa, an online business publication focusing on African Business Growth Stories, Ideas and Trends.
Nigerian tech-powered city welcomes MIT Senseable City Labs in Isimi Tech Valley in Lagos Published by Press Office on 12 February 2023 Isimi Lagos Tech Valley will develop Nigeria and Africa’s next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and founders, ensuring young talents are nurtured into establishing problem solvers.
Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2023 Kenya has the potential to become a major producer of consumer electronics, specifically televisions and refrigerators, to serve both the domestic and surrounding markets.
Start-ups: Let’s talk data Published by Press Office on 9 February 2023 Data is shaping the globe and every aspect of human living.
Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2023 Flare is a Kenya-based technology company that connects emergency service providers with people in need of immediate assistance.