Uber Rival Taxify Bets On Motorcycles And Rickshaws In East Africa
Taxify, an Estonian ride-hailing company aiming to take on Uber in emerging markets. It will invest millions of euros in East Africa in the next…
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Andela Launches Tech Hub In Rwanda – African Business Magazine
Tech firm Andela has launched a hub in Kigali, Rwanda. The pan-African tech firm, which develops software engineers, already has hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, and…
Dangote gets $650m Afreximbank loan for Lekki refinery
African billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has signed a $650 million loan facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for his oil refinery project in Lekki, Nigeria.…
Google launches free Wi-Fi hotspots in Nigeria
One of the major frustrations in Nigeria is the unreliability of the internet at a time when the world has gone digital. But things are…
GAME CHANGER: Mauritanian Former Slave Makes A Bold Move For Freedom
When we think of slavery in Africa we often think of it in a historical context. However, slavery is very much alive in Africa today.…
Madonna Launches $60,000 Malawi Fundraiser To Mark 60th Birthday
Pop star, Madonna’s love for Malawi is undeniable. Four of her children are from the country and she has become a constant in helping nudge…
Thousands Of African Skygazers Enjoy Spectacular Blood Moon
The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century dazzled skygazers across the globe Friday. It coincides with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years. As Earth’s constant…
The Ultimate Guide to Making Nigerian Corned Beef Rolls
Nigerian Corned Beef Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional Nigerian pastries, combining the rich flavors of corned beef with the soft, flaky texture of…
Kenya based Sokowatch closes $2 million seed captial to modernize Africa’s B2B retail
Kenya based Sokowatch aims to shake up the supply chain market for Africa’s informal retailers. The B2B e-commerce company closed a $2 million seed investment…
Tallest Tower in East and Central Africa Opens for Business
Britam Tower, a 31-storey office complex in Upper Hill, Nairobi, was officially opened to the public on Friday. Thus, it is now the tallest tower,…