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Can off-grid electricity power Africa?

By Maritz Africa Intelligence on '28 May 2017' in Business Focus, Energy

The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.

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Unpacking Kenya as an investment destination

By Cavan Osborne on '25 April 2017' in Foreign investment, Kenya

Kenya offers a mix of third-world buzz and opportunity along with first-world luxuries.

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Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa

By Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on '14 March 2017' in Business Focus, ICT, Kenya, South Africa, Transport & Logistics

There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.

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Study provides fresh insights into the benefits of mobile money in Kenya

By Sarah Logan on '6 January 2017' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, ICT, Kenya

Access to mobile money has reduced poverty in Kenya, particularly among female-headed households.

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‘The future of banking in Africa lies with banks, not fintech’

By Kate Douglas on '16 November 2016' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, Uncategorized

The success of mobile payments and microloans companies has led many to believe otherwise.

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Homegrown companies top list of east Africa’s best brands

By Nelly Murungi on '10 November 2016' in Business Focus, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

A look at the Superbrands East Africa winners.

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The father of M-Pesa on being innovative in Africa

By Kate Douglas on '26 October 2016' in Business Advice, ICT

Listening to customers – and the data gathered from them – is key.

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How this money transfer company plans to compete in Africa

By Kate Douglas on '20 August 2016' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, Malawi, Mozambique, Private equity, Zambia

Zoona has established over 1,500 outlets across Zambia and Malawi, and is now expanding to Mozambique.

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Why most Kenyans don’t shop with their mobile phones

By Staff Writer on '25 April 2016' in Banking & Financial Services, Business Focus, Financial Services, ICT, Kenya, Retail

Some 95% of Kenyan consumers still pay with cash in a retail environment, while only 12% make use of mobile money, and just 2% use credit or debit cards.

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