Club Africa

Google’s solution for Nigeria’s poor bandwidth connection

Google has opened five new Google Stations in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, as part of a plan to offer millions of Nigerians highspeed internet access.

How to get Africa’s power utilities back on their feet

Africa has a low electrification rate of 42%. The problem is that most power utilities in Africa are effectively bankrupt.

African character princess Sadé to become Disney star

Africa will play a central role in Disney’s next film. Disney had chosen African princess Sadé as the central character for its next fairy tale film.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma launches $10-million fund for Africa’s entrepreneurs

China’s ecommerce tycoon Jack Ma is pouring $10 million into a fund that is to boost the entrepreneurial spirit among young Africans.

Ghana expands it space agenda

Ghana is expanding its space activities while developing the legislation it needs to attract space-related business.

Zimbabwe launches a space agency

Zimbabwe launches the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency, as part of an extensive plan to modernize and revive the country’s economy.

Rwanda, magnet for China business

Rwanda has become an economic magnet as well as a service and logistics hub for China-Africa trade and business. Chinese companies enjoy tax incentives.

Mauritius now Africa’s wealthiest country

According to a new report by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth, Mauritius is the wealthiest country in Africa (on an average wealth per person basis).

Mobile money M-Pesa ready to launch in Ethiopia

Kenya’s popular mobile money service M-Pesa looks ready to cross borders. Kenya’s Safaricom is negotiating the launch of its M-Pesa services in Ethiopia.