Firms, founders, and corporate strategies across African markets.
Scientific research and studies have consistently shown that there is greater genetic diversity in Africa than in any other continent, a Nigerian startup is revolutionalizing the study of African genomes. In 2006, US scientists published a landmark study that linked lower levels of a gene known as PCSK9 to lower
At present, Africa is replete with amazing and inspiring innovation. Everything points to young people driven by sheer ambition and a willingness to transcend negative narratives about innovation birthed in Africa. In a world that is increasingly demanding new products, a new car company called Mureza Auto Company has stepped
A Kenyan group is demanding an explanation of the bidding process that led to the award of a Chinese firm the tender for Kenya’s crude. On August 1, 2019, Kenya exported its first 200,000 barrels of crude oil at a price of Ksh.1.2 billion ($12million). According
Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria, said it has confirmed attacks on its facilities in three major cities of Lagos, Ibadan and Uyo in Lagos, Oyo and Akwa Ibom states respectively, ostensibly in retaliation for ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement, the Company's Secretary, Uto
Of late, news headlines have been replete with stories of Nigerians committing various crimes, particularly fraud. But in a sea of negative news thrust on a country, there are always some people shining a positive light on the country. When it comes to business, there are always a lot of
The moment you have come across the term property management company you might be wondering that how can it be advantageous for you. Moreover, the situation is even worse as you can find that the real estate market is tough and you can find more vacancies for the property manager.
A total number of 44 startups in Africa have raised more than $1 million to date across various sectors. The list was published by Maxime Bayen on Twitter to his followers. Bayen works for GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator, an organisation that fosters partnerships between innovative start-ups and mobile network operators. The
One of the things that should be on top of every entrepreneur's agenda are networking goals and the value of creating a broad network for every business. We have put up a list from Daniel Mpala of Venture Burn with recommended startup events every entrepreneur should know this
A recent report by Transparency International reviews foreign actors are playing a significant role in fuelling and perpetuating corruption in Africa, chipping away at the region’s sustainable development. Africa is the world’s second fastest-growing region, and yet 100 million more Africans live in extreme poverty today compared to
Recent headlines on the move by Google and Facebook to construct undersea cables to increase internet connectivity have flooded the media in Africa. In true unrepentant African fashion, most media outlets, both home and abroad have tried to paint these Big Tech companies as saviours of some sort. However, the
Online streaming outlet Netflix has acquired award-winning director and producer Kunle Afolayan’s acclaimed movie ‘Mokalik.’ “I wish to inform you that Netflix has acquired “Mokalik” and some other of my films,” the award winning movie producer, Afolayan said. He added that the company has not announced when the films
The month of July 2019 came with sad news for many Kenyans and staff of Safaricom. News broke this morning that the Chief Executive Officer, Bob Collymore died this morning in his Nairobi home. According to reports, the renowned entrepreneur had taken a medical leave from active service in October
Although the importation of slaves into the United States had been banned through an act enacted on March 2, 1807 (effective January 1, 1808), the horrific practice continued illegally until the last known vessel, Clotilda, was burned and scuttled soon after arrival at Mobile Bay in an attempt to destroy
Zipline, a medical product delivery company launched in Rwanda, recently reached a total valuation of $1 billion. The company operates the world's only drone delivery system for urgent medicines such as blood and vaccines. It is among the most tested drone delivery services in the world, making it
Chinese activities are an ubiquitous feature on the African continent. They have been welcomed enthusiastically by the politicians and other developers, but have met a fair mix of scepticism from the locals. And for these Zimbabwean villagers, such projects are disappointing them. A Chinese company called Aihua Jianye has plans
So, there is pretty much of a scramble for cannabis in Uganda. And the government feels it is being overwhelmed by the unending demands from growers of marijuana to have the permission to produced the plant. A rush for cannabis in Uganda. The government in Uganda says that it is
