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.
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.
Money in trees? Investing in Africa’s forestry sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 February 2023 Jim Heyes, managing director at forestry investment firm Criterion Africa Partners, discusses the areas within the forestry value chain that hold the most potential and some of the challenges to be aware of.
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.
Frontier markets: Opportunity knocks for long-term investors in 2023 Published by Varshan Maharaj on 5 February 2023 It has been said that a perfect world is scary for stocks, and a scary world is perfect for stocks.
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.
Leading with public affairs: rethinking stakeholder relations for startups Published by Press Office on 1 February 2023 Leadership requires communication. People only buy into visions they know, understand or trust.
African gaming startups draw big investment deals Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 February 2023 With African mobile gamers growing from an estimated 77 million in 2015 to 186 million in 2022, gaming startups across the continent are pulling in multimillion-dollar investments.
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.
eWAKA secures a 500 000 CHF loan from Swiss SECO Start-up Fund Published by Press Office on 29 January 2023 Financing to power strategic growth initiatives and promote Shujaa rollout in 2023.
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.
