Tanzanian agtech startup helps poultry farmers manage their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 November 2020 Tanzanian company Agripoa, started in 2019, has developed farm management software that allows farmers to easily plan, monitor and analyse activities on their land.
Tanzanian company connects farmers to fresh produce buyers Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2020 Kilimo Fresh is a Tanzanian online fresh produce platform that connects smallholder farmers to buyers.
Reporter returns to Kenya and a new Covid reality Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 23 September 2020 After five months in supposedly virus-free Tanzania, I came home to Kenya where preventive measures are everywhere.
Camels, not unicorns: How entrepreneurs in Africa are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley Published by Alexandre Lazarow on 6 June 2020 Frontier innovators do not focus on growth at any cost; they focus on sustainability and resilience, writes Alexandre Lazarow.
Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi Published by Dan Banik on 29 May 2020 The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry.
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
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.
The journey so far: Edwin Bruno, CEO, Smart Codes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 November 2019 ‘All great ideas are scary because they always threaten what we know.’
The journey so far: Brigitha Faustin, founder, OBRI Tanzania Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 November 2019 ‘If you only focus on networking, your chances of success in the business world are, at best, slim.’
If you don’t like what China is selling – don’t buy it Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 24 October 2019 Tanzania has issued a strict set of conditions for a planned $10 billion, Chinese-funded port in the town of Bagamoyo.
McKinsey: Seven ways how companies can pursue the African agricultural opportunity Published by McKinsey on 5 March 2019 While Africa’s agricultural potential is significant, unlocking it requires practical, on-the-ground effort and innovation.
Meet the Tanzanian inventor who knows how to bring ideas to life Published by Tony Greenway on 22 February 2019 When he was 16 years old, Bernard Kiwia designed and built his own film projector using local materials.
Tapping the Chinese market: Kilimanjaro tour operators missing out on business Published by Daniel Dai and Jinghao Lu on 31 January 2019 Taking time to understand the Chinese market is key for Kilimanjaro’s tourism industry to take advantage of this great business opportunity.
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.
