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Global Disrupt 100 Index includes four African startups

Four African tech startups Global Disrupt 100 Index ranking: Kenya’s Pawame and BRCK, Ghana’s AgroCenta, and South Africa’s Sun Exchange.

Nigeria to invest €1 billion to deal with electricity shortages

The Nigerian government successfully secured one billion dollars of credit from the World Bank to improve access to electricity.

2018 Cost of Living Survey: Luanda and N’Djamena expensive cities

Two African cities are among the world’s most expensive business locations. Luanda, Angola, ranks 6th. N’Djamena, Chad, is in 8th place.

Cocoa: Europe dominates the market, Africa produces

African countries produce and export over two-thirds of global cocoa, but Europe is the largest producer and exporter of chocolate in the world.

Camel milk for sale in refrigerated ATMs - Kenya

ATMs in Wajir town in northeast Kenya distribute fresh, cooled pints of camel milk. Demand is booming, as camel milk is healthy and nutritious.

African agri-tech industry is growing

The number of start-ups in Africa’s agri-tech industry has grown 110 per cent in two years. In Africa, 82 agri-tech start-ups are currently in operation.

Tunisia: great breeding ground for entrepreneurs

Tunisia is the best country in Africa for entrepreneurs, according to the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI).

Buy citizenship of Mauritius for $1 million

Mauritius sells its citizenship for $1 million. Applicants pay $100,000 for each dependent and spouse; applicants will also pay $50,000 per passport.

Ethiopia relaxes its visa regime

Ethiopia is now issuing online visas to visitors from across the world. The country has relaxed its visa regime.

Intra-Africa trade is crucial to growth

African countries should boost trade on the continent. Higher volumes of intra-African trade will expose firms to bigger markets and new opportunities.