Tag: africa
Tech Ecosystems: Two Tech Cities and Why They Need Each Other
Lagos and Nairobi are Africa’s top tech cities, but they are not opponents; they actually work better as a team. Each location brings something different to the table.
Animation Studios Are Bringing African Folklore Back
Tales by moonlight are now tales told on our digital platforms. African folklore animation studios are reviving the traditional storytelling culture, but with a modern, digital, and commercial
Spotify: How Algorithms are Learning to Love Afrobeats
Spotify’s algorithms are now paying attention to the way people actually listen, particularly when it comes to Afrobeats and other local sounds. The whole idea is to make
How Sabi Marketplace Became a Leading B2B Platform in Africa
Sabi Marketplace is a well-known B2B platform in Africa that links suppliers and merchants, filling in trade and logistical gaps for the unorganized sector. Distributors can offer goods
Chowdeck: How a Food Delivery App Beat the Lagos Traffic
Chowdeck Lagos is gaining rapid attention in Nigeria’s competitive delivery market. While city traffic makes fast delivery notoriously difficult, the app offers a localized logistics solution that ensures
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