What are the Most Ordered Items on Jumia’s Platform?
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform has released a report on the most ordered items on their platform. According to the report, phones topped the list of most ordered items. This is not surprising given the young and vibrant demographic Jumia caters to. The report titled “E-Commerce in Rural Areas” highlights Jumia’s remarkable achievement in penetrating underserved […]
Fuel Consumption has Fallen in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu Removed Costly Subsidies
The average daily petrol consumption reportedly reached 48.43 million litres in June, down from the previous average of 66.9 million. The end of subsidies has caused fuel prices to nearly triple, leading to a rise in transport costs and higher food and electricity prices for many Nigerians using petrol generators. Business may soon be impacted. […]
Ivorian Footballer Spearheads Campaign to Stop Young African Footballers Falling for Scams
“A good agent will never ask you for money to sign you,” football legend Didier Drogba said, as part of a campaign with the Federation Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels (FIFPRO) to sensitize young people to the dangers posed by fake agents. According to a new FIFPRO report, 70% of African footballers surveyed get […]
Illegal Mining Claims More Victims in South Africa
At least 17 people have died from nitrate gas inhalation following a gas leak at an informal settlement camp in South Africa. Officials say the leak came from a gas cylinder at the informal settlement. An initial investigation indicates the leak could be linked to illegal mining activity in the area. Illegal mining, mostly for […]
7 African Tech Startups among WEF’s Selection of the 100 Most Promising Technology Pioneers
The World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the use of new technologies and innovation that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society. Three of those are from Nigeria – Alerzo, which offers on-demand inventory distribution and financial services for […]
Sand is Overwhelming the Town of Hobyo in Central Somalia
Founded in the 13th century during the Ajuran empire, Hobyo became a hub for piracy, an activity that peaked in 2009-10. Since the decline in piracy, attention has shifted from criminal activity along the coast to the region’s environmental degradation. Despite contributing less than 0.08% of global emissions, Somalia is one of the most climate-vulnerable […]
