The venture by Wasoko, a B2B e-commerce platform, has the support of the island’s leaders
Despite slow network infrastructure rollout, Africans are taking advantage of cheaper smartphones to leap into the growing digital economy offered by 5G
However, report notes that startups on the continent will face a number of hurdles
As African countries warm to geothermal energy, the continent’s largest producer is positioning itself as a key role player in the industry
As Africa’s crypto adoption numbers continue to break records, startups in the space are attracting ever-more funding
Venture capital firms are raising funds to secure high-impact African startups
Leaders at some African firms are looking at Francophone markets as a way to expand sales hit by Covid-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Short-term financing companies are offering pay-over-time loans as payment methods, often interest-free, in several cash-strapped countries
As demand for electric cars rises on the continent, public and private sector investors are lining up a series of charging stations on major highways, entertainment and recreation spots including those outside capital cities
The country has lauded the upcoming launch of a new International Finance Centre in Nairobi as it looks to position itself as a tech startup hub