How Kenya’s Flora Mutahi built a tea company from the ground up Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 August 2020 The founder of Melvins Teas spotted a gap in a fiercely competitive industry.
Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020 So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.
Last orders for the ‘Amazon of Africa’? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 29 November 2019 Africa-focused e-commerce startup Jumia on Thursday announced that it has closed its delivery service in Tanzania.
Why Africa’s digital boom is only just getting started Published by Acha Leke and Tawanda Sibanda on 1 October 2019 Africa is digitising rapidly – but this trend has been hidden from the view of many global investors and executives.
Looking back: Unpacking the trends that shaped Africa’s business environment (Part 3) Published by Johan Burger on 30 March 2019 Trends and events during 2018.
Andrea Traversone: Venture capital in Africa – the long-term opportunity for investors Published by Andrea Traversone on 5 September 2018 It is a question of balancing the risks with the undoubted long-term opportunities, says investor at Amadeus Capital Partners.
What Kenyan e-commerce firms can learn from the Chinese experience Published by Wenhao Zhang on 1 January 2018 Kenya’s e-commerce scene can be viewed as similar to that of China in the early 2000s.
The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2017 ‘The earlier you can learn on someone else’s dime before committing your life, taking money from investors and bringing people into your company, the better.’
E-commerce in Nigeria: The future is mobile Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2017 Online retail trends in Africa’s most populous country.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Côte d’Ivoire: Investors need to keep a cool head, says e-commerce boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016 ‘There are lots of business opportunities but investors should not get overexcited.’
Smartphone maker Infinix focuses on online sales in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2016 Infinix is keeping prices down through its e-commerce sales strategy.
Big potential but many hurdles surround online retail in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2015 Online retail offers an attractive value proposition for Nigerians.
