Africa could see large-scale adoption of electric motorbikes Published by Conrad Onyango on 21 December 2021 From locally-made to foreign ‘built for Africa’ brands, the continent is staring at the widespread adoption of electric bikes.
Green is the new yellow as more African taxis turn electric Published by Seth Onyango on 9 November 2021 Electric cars and shared mobility concepts are starting to disrupt Africa’s taxi industry.
Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers Published by Carien du Plessis on 11 January 2021 Like the ride-hailing app, Hello Tractor uses technology to connect farmers with tractor owners.
Launching an electric vehicle ride-hailing service in Nairobi: Finnish businessman shares his story Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2020 NopeaRide can best be described as Uber but with electric vehicles.
Africa’s car market needs an unorthodox approach Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 27 September 2019 German car giant Volkswagen is hoping that ride-hailing and car-sharing hold the key to cracking Africa’s untapped automotive market.
Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018 ‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’
Maramoja Transport in Kenya: Keeping the giants at bay Published by Vince Matinde on 3 September 2018 Jason Eisen on the ups and downs of the taxi industry in Kenya.
Profit-making idea: Using tuk-tuks and digital tech to service low-income earners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2018 Africa’s public-transport constraints can be solved by innovating the tuk-tuk market, using an app, to make it user-friendly and safer for passengers.
When is the right time for a founding CEO to step aside? Published by Business Partners team on 7 July 2017 Sometimes the entrepreneurial traits of a small-business owner are not conducive to successfully creating and running a large to global business.
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017 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.
Like Uber, but for tutors Published by Justin Probyn on 23 December 2016 A new South African app connects tutors to students, rates the tutors and facilitates payment.
The Nairobi co-working space tempting start-ups away from coffee shops Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 October 2016 Setting up a successful co-working space is less straightforward than it seems.
Kenya’s ride-hail market is giving globalisation an African twist. And it’s paying off Published by Jake Bright on 18 October 2016 Rivalry between Little and Uber in Kenya continues to reduce costs, expand service options.
