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.
After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 February 2022 Tumi Phake built a successful business that sets up and manages in-house health clubs at the offices of large companies. Then Covid-19 hit.
Tanzania: Cashew nut entrepreneur sets up local processing for export-led business Published by Will McBain on 14 February 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, explains how he established a business that sells cashew products to Europe and North America.
The opportunity for electric motorcycles in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Toukam Ngoufanke and Eva Stolz and Mia Koschitzky-Kimani on 13 February 2022 When will Africa be ripe for electric mobility? That is, do existing solutions already make commercial sense?
Nigerian CEO sells nutritious foods to low-income consumers Published by Dianna Games on 11 February 2022 “We set out to find a cost-effective solution for families to have access to healthy, safe and affordable food, particularly those at the base of the pyramid,” says CEO of Cato Foods.
Africa’s transport sector to strongly benefit from continental free trade area Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2022 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to increase intra-African trade in transport services by nearly 50%.
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.
Private equity: Addressing the exit challenge in Africa Published by Alexis Caude on 8 February 2022 The muted exit environment in Africa has been a long challenge and has a number of root causes, including the lack of thriving IPO markets.
Company bets on surging demand for West African ancient grain fonio in US market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 February 2022 US-based African-food company Yolélé is tapping into rising demand for fonio.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
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.
Malawi: How this father-son duo established a meat processing business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2022 After securing a market for its products in Malawi, the founders of Nyama World are now looking to boost sales to the Middle East.