Leveraging partnerships to reach the last mile in Africa Published by ThirdWay Africa on 26 November 2020 In Africa, last-mile distribution continues to be one of the biggest challenges that companies face when attempting to deliver products and services at scale.
Tapping Africa’s $180bn internet economy opportunity Published by Alison Buckholtz and Ken Oloo on 12 November 2020 Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s GDP by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy.
How Twiga Foods reduces the price of food in Nairobi using technology Published by Justin Norman on 12 July 2020 Twiga Foods is a venture-backed startup working to better organise informal retail in Kenya.
Innovation: The Africa CEO Forum to put African start-ups in the spotlight Published by Press Office on 27 February 2020 During its upcoming edition, the Africa CEO Forum will prominently feature the continent’s start-ups in a special first-of-its-kind session.
IFC: Three promising investment opportunities in Kenya Published by David Lawrence on 4 January 2020 Kenya’s agribusiness, affordable housing, and manufacturing sectors hold significant potential.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in October Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2019 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in October 2019.
These 5 start-ups are shaping the future of Africa’s cities Published by Jonathan Hursh and Emmanuel Adegboye on 9 September 2019 By the end of the century, it is estimated that 13 of the world’s 20 largest cities will be in Africa.
‘We sell bananas’: Twiga Foods CEO on building a market-relevant business in Kenya Published by Grant Brooke on 30 July 2018 African entrepreneurs cannot easily satisfy preconceived notions of venture-backed businesses, while solving problems in a scalable and sustainable (and profitable) way.
Farm to kiosk: Disrupting the way Nairobi’s informal traders buy produce Published by Nelly Murungi on 20 September 2016 Twiga Foods sees monthly revenue growth of 30%.