From batteries to shea butter: Company sees potential for agri-processing in Mali Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 July 2020 A Mali-based manufacturer of batteries has diversified into the shea butter industry.
The journey so far: Simbarashe Mhuriro, MD, Oxygen Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 December 2018 ‘Be presentable, but don’t go out of your way trying to look like a million dollars when you don’t have the money.’
Levelling the playing field in Mozambique: Making growth benefit all Published by Javier Baez on 27 November 2018 Much has changed in Mozambique since the turn of the century.
The journey so far: John Wainaina Karanja, founder, BitHub Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 25 October 2018 ‘Technology has tilted opportunities in favour of those who are willing to put in the work.’
The journey so far: Timothy Chambers, MD, InspiraFarms Published by Justin Probyn on 30 August 2018 ‘Being persistent is critical to getting the job done.’
Profit-making idea: Garbage disposal could be the next big thing in Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 August 2018 It’s not a dirty business.
Due Diligence: Talking clean energy investment in Africa with Inspired Evolution managing partner Published by Michael Avery on 29 August 2018 Inspired Evolution’s Christopher Clarke on doing renewable power deals in Africa.
Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification Published by Karel Cornelissen on 24 August 2018 Micro-grids are viewed as an ideal solution to bring power to regions without access in a quick and cost-effective way.
Profit-making idea: Outsourcing technicians to rural areas Published by Justin Probyn on 22 August 2018 ‘East Africa doesn’t lack in creativity and ingenuity in its technicians, but it does in formal skills.’
Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Access to electricity Published by Otavio Veras on 19 July 2018 The centrepiece of the evolution of any city is access to electricity.
Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution? Published by World Economic Forum on 10 July 2018 When Francis Romano imported his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, into Kenya in 2016, it was held up at the port because customs officials had never seen one before.
Startup snapshot: Earn rental income by leasing solar panels to businesses in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 3 July 2018 Using blockchain to power developing countries with solar energy.
Rwandan entrepreneur killing two birds with one briquette Published by Tony Greenway on 29 June 2018 A Rwandan entrepreneur has hit upon a winning business formula that turns organic trash into clean-burning briquettes and biofertilisers.
