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Startups + Innovations: Sub-Saharan Africa

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03.06.2023

What President Ruto’s electric boda boda plan means for Kenya’s e-mobility roadmap

Technext

Alongside the new financing mechanism announced by Ruto, the president also said that electricity, not petrol, would power the forthcoming boda bodas. This is a bold move considering that a large-scale electric motorcycle adoption demands the necessary infrastructure. Many African countries will undoubtedly keep a close eye on Kenya’s proposed electric boda bodas.

02.06.2023

The rise of electric motorcycles in Africa: Interview with Spiro CEO

How we made it in Africa

The electric motorcycle industry in sub-Saharan Africa faces three major obstacles: Over 90% of sold units are imports from China and India which are often unsuited to African conditions; the region’s 48% baseline electricity access is insufficient for a reliable charging network; and early-stage African startups lack access to high-quality storage technology.

31.05.2023

Spiro reaches 1 million battery swaps with its electric two-wheelers in Africa

The East African

Spiro, formerly known as MAUTO, is present in Benin, Togo, Uganda, and Rwanda. Launched in 2022, the company has more than 6,000 motorbikes on the road, and is growing rapidly. Spiro's electric motorbikes are powered by swappable batteries. The company has now reached one million battery swaps for its motorbikes across Africa.

30.05.2023

Zambian start-up installs public charging stations to accelerate sustainable transportation

Xinhuanet

Subilo Energy, a start-up company specializing in the manufacturing and selling of green and renewable energy products, has so far put in place two public charging stations in Lusaka, Zambia's capital. The stations are the first-ever to be built in Zambia that operate on a pay-as-you-go basis.

30.05.2023

Mbay Mobility Is Launching An All-Electric Taxi Financing Platform In Senegal

CleanTechnica

Mbay is looking at the entire ecosystem and working with key stakeholders, such as insurance firms, banks, government, international donors, and garages in Senegal. Mbay has helped curate a comprehensive e-mobility focused insurance package, which they carried out in collaboration with SolarTaxi Ghana.

27.05.2023

African Digital Innovators Are Turning Plastic Waste into Value – But There Are Gaps

Engineering for Change

Growing numbers of innovators across the continent are responding to the plastic waste challenge. The main challenge is scaling. This is slow on the continent. Startups in the recycling industry face additional challenges like inadequate funding and an under-developed plastic market that offers limited opportunities for growth and income generation.

27.05.2023

How startups can help small businesses build climate change resilience

Mercy Corps

Despite their essential role, SME are underserved in several crucial areas that could hinder their growth and resilience. These areas include the supply chains they use, their access to markets and information, their access to financial services. We are interested in understanding and investing in solutions to what we see as one of the most important disruptors to these communities: climate change

27.05.2023

ColdHubs to build a 100-tonne capacity offgrid solar-powered storage solutions

The Nation

ColdHubs Ltd. is a social enterprise in Nigeria that designs, installs, commissions and operates 100 per cent solar-powered, walk-in cold rooms known as “ColdHubs”. Heifer International has supported ColdHubs to build a 100-tonne capacity offgrid solar-powered storage solutions in Danmagaji market, Zaria, Kaduna State.

19.05.2023

Kenyan environmental start-up Amini Corp raises $2m

it web

Amini is focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology. Founded in 2022 by Kate Kallot, Amini was designed to address Africa's data scarcity, facilitate capital investment, promote climate resilience, and accelerate economic development opportunities in the region.

17.05.2023

Karaa e-bikes: Revolutionizing Clean Energy in Uganda

Techjaja

Karaa, an e-Bike tracking, charging, retrofit, and rentals startup, aims to provide affordable delivery services, empower local youth, and leverage surplus clean electricity in Uganda. In an interview we had with him, Mutabazi shares the story on the inspiration behind Karaa, its potential impact, and the future of clean energy in Uganda.