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Building Robots in the Savannah
Zerobionic is reimagining what's possible at the intersection of technology and human potential. From bold ideas to real-world impact, this is the story of a team whose solutions don't just innovate they matter.
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City SpotlightAddis Ababa Is Not What You Think
The world has a fixed image of Addis Ababa. We went to find out how far from that image the city has moved and came back with something far more interesting than we expected.
HardwareQuepay: The Kenyan Startup Building Hardware, Not Apps
Quepay doesn't fit the Nairobi startup template. No app. No subscription model. Just engineers with soldering irons, building payment infrastructure for the physical world from the ground up.
Consumer GoodsBrewing Up a Dream: My Journey to Launch Beer in Africa
The African beer market is worth billions and controlled by a handful of multinationals. One founder decided to challenge them anyway armed with a recipe, a dream, and no manual for what comes next.
Media & TechStoripod: Can This Startup Finally Pay African Writers Online?
Storipod turns stories into interactive social-style slides, letting writers publish directly to their audience and earn without a publisher, without a middleman, and without needing a Western credit card.
Business DistrictEastleigh: Nairobi's Billion-Dollar Somali Business District
How did a colonial-era residential estate become the commercial heartbeat of Nairobi's informal economy? The story of Eastleigh is the story of displacement, resilience, and the extraordinary power of community-driven capital.
Real EstateMwenda Thuranira: Kenya's Real Estate Millionaire
From a standing start to a multi-property portfolio, Mwenda Thuranira's real estate journey offers a rare inside look at how wealth is built in Kenya's property market the strategies, the mistakes, and the mindset.
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Africa Middle Class
By 2030 Africa's middle class is projected to exceed 1 billion people. What does this mean for entrepreneurs, investors, and the broader business landscape?
East Africa's Manufacturing Renaissance: Why Now Is the Time to Build
Rising labour costs in Asia, post-COVID supply chain rewiring, and a young skilled workforce are converging to make East Africa a serious manufacturing destination.
So You Want to Angel Invest in Africa: A Practical Guide
Angel investing in African startups is no longer just for Silicon Valley expatriates. Here is what you need to know before writing your first cheque.
Women in African Business: Dismantling the Barriers, Celebrating the Breakthroughs
Women run 58% of Africa's informal businesses yet receive less than 3% of formal investment. Understanding this gap and what is closing it is essential.
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