Category: Africa
How Releaf Nigeria Is Revolutionizing Palm Oil Processing
Palm oil, often referred to as “red oil,” is more than just a cooking ingredient; it is the livelihood of millions of smallholder farmers who produce 80% of
POS Business in Nigeria: Backbone of Modern Commerce
POS machines are now part of everyday commerce in Nigeria. From the kiosks on the sides of the streets to the supermarkets in your neighbourhood. Wherever you look,
How Zola Uses AI in Logistics to Reduce Port Congestion
Due to the increasing port congestion and loss of goods, Zola developed an AI automated system that analyzes data, focusing on vessel schedules, weather patterns, and cargo operations.
Why Kenya Leads Africa’s Startup Economies
Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading startup hub didn’t happen by chance. From early investments in digital infrastructure to the development of fintech foundations, Kenya has steadily built a
Fast-Growing Businesses Driving Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa’s next economic leap is being driven by fast-growing African businesses that are quietly building the systems people rely on every day, across finance, logistics, energy, commerce, and
How Termii Powers Reliable Product Communication
If you’ve ever accessed or made payments with Paystack or Kuda, you have engaged Termii directly or indirectly. Money sent through Paystack is often processed using Termii’s infrastructure,
How Bolt Thrives Across Lagos and London
Before 2016, Nigeria’s ride-hailing industry had very few options, and those available were costly, especially in Lagos. By the end of that year, the number of ride-hailing services
How AI is Helping Educators in Crowded Classrooms
Have you had to learn in a crowded classroom before? Or have you ever thought there should be a way to make students learn at their own pace?
Andela Makes African Talents Globally Competitive
Andela was launched in 2014 by Jeremy Johnson and colleagues. It is a global talent marketplace that uses AI to connect top software engineers from over 135 countries
How Satellite Data Is Saving Harvests in East Africa
In very ancient times, a bad harvest required elders and chief priests to consult the gods, to understand what went wrong and what needed to change before the