Countries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Uganda: A tech solution for making public transport less ‘hectic’

Published by Margaret Mandeya on 8 February 2023

CEO of Easy Matatu, Lema Carl Andrew, explains how the company was started and shares his thoughts on the future of transportation in Africa.

Unpacking the formal retail industry in Kenya and beyond

Published by Terser Adamu on 6 February 2023

In Episode #55 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Wambui Mbarire, CEO of the Retail Trade Association of Kenya.

Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023

Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.

Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2023

Pauline Koelbl, founder of investment firm ShEquity, talks about the firm’s investments and business opportunities in sectors ranging from fintech and agribusiness to healthcare.

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Published by Seth Onyango on 30 January 2023

Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to US$8.5 billion, highlighting changing investor sentiment towards the country.

Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023

Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.

Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 January 2023

Incofin Investment Management is about to launch its Water Access Acceleration Fund, which aims to capitalise on opportunities in the drinking water sector in Africa and Asia.

Can Nigeria become a global superpower in the next 20 years?

Published by Terser Adamu on 24 January 2023

Andrew Nevin, a partner and chief economist at PwC West Africa, talks about the steps that must be taken to ensure Nigeria’s enormous potential is realised.

Countries

M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge

Madagascar’s mobile money boom

South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership

How to make it in Africa’s business media industry with Jaco Maritz

Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges

Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’

Uganda: A tech solution for making public transport less ‘hectic’

Unpacking the formal retail industry in Kenya and beyond

Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials

Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration

Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector

Can Nigeria become a global superpower in the next 20 years?

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

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