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- 22 Apr 2016
‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ Explores Nigerian Music Industry
This week, ‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ explores the Nigerian music industry, which is increasingly generating both revenue and recognition worldwide. By 2019, Pricewaterhouse Coopers predicts that…
- 6 Sept 2016
Bill Gates Speaks to CNN Marketplace Africa on Plans for Africa
Following the announcement that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will deliver 100,000 chickens to some of the most poverty-stricken areas of Africa, co-founder Bill Gates sat down for an…
- 8 Oct 2015
Dangote Renews Sponsorship of Facetime within ‘CNN Marketplace Africa’
Dangote Industries Limited, one of Africa’s largest business conglomerates is deepening its relationship with CNN International by renewing on-air and digital sponsorship of the prestigious…
- 7 Jun 2023
Marketplace Africa Meets Nigerian Tech Company Boosting Digital Inclusion
In the latest edition of Marketplace Africa, Wale Ajisebutu, CEO, 21st Century Technologies, talks about how building digital infrastructure in Nigeria is top of mind for his company and how…
- 29 Mar 2018
AfDB Champions Africa’s Premier Investment Marketplace for Economic Transformation
To help Africa find the path to its long-deserved economic fortune, the African Development Bank is championing the region’s premier investment market. The Bank is providing collaborative leadership…
- 2 May 2023
Treepz Relaunches its Consumer app as Africa's Largest Car-Sharing Marketplace
Treepz, the leading African mobility company, has re-launched its consumer facing app as a new innovation in Africa. It is the first car-sharing marketplace in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda…
- 12 Apr 2018
AfDB Launches the Africa Investment Forum
The African Development Bank will officially launch the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) ‒Africa’s premier investment marketplace − on April 19, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch is a…
- 25 Oct 2014
MoboFree Social Marketplace Lagos Office Takes Off
MoboFree.com, Africa’s leading social marketplace, is set to launch its local presence in Nigeria as registered members in the country grow significantly on a daily basis. With over 3 million…
- 16 May 2014
Kaymu Harps on Mobile Advertising for Online Marketplaces
Kaymu, leading online marketplace, has identified how online marketplaces can monetize mobile marketing, highlighting the functions mobile marketplace apps should possess at the Mobile West Africa…
- 29 Jun 2021
Jiji, Cars45 Ink MoU to Expand African Footprint
Jiji, the largest online marketplace in Africa, has merged operations with Cars45, Africa’s leading used car sales platform to create a new and robust pan-African car buying and selling business. L-R…
- 7 May 2019
Jumia, Others to Create 3 Million New Jobs by 2025, Report Says
Jumia and other Online marketplaces could create 3 million new jobs in Africa by 2025 according to a report by the Boston Consulting Group. The report further stated that Jumia has already made some…
- 13 Nov 2024
Jiji Honoured as Best in Retail Range Excellence, Unveils Mega Black Friday Discounts Across categories
Jiji, Africa’s online marketplace, has been awarded the prestigious title of "Best Retail Organization in Range Excellence" at the Africa Retail Awards 2024. The event was hosted by the Africa Retail…
- 7 Mar 2014
Carmudi Lists10.000 Cars 6 Months of Launch
Carmudi Nigeria, a leading car marketplace in Africa has reached the 10.000 car listing milestone. The vehicle marketplace which is becoming an established choice for Nigerians who want to buy and…
- 8 Jul 2025
Jumia Replatforms its Retail Media Program to Mirakl Ads to Enhance Marketplace Advertising
Jumia, e-Commerce platform in Africa, has partnered with Mirakl to elevate its marketplace advertising capabilities by deploying Mirakl Ads, a retail media solution uniquely designed to optimize…
- 31 Jan 2015
MoboFree, Complete Sports Seal Partnership Deal
Mobofree.com, the leading social marketplace in Nigeria and Africa, has taken a major step in Nigeria by partnering with Complete Sports, one of the most reputable sports newspapers across the…
- 4 Aug 2020
MTN Creates API Marketplace to Empower African Developers
MTN has launched a pan-Africa application programming interface (API) marketplace it believes will foster innovation and collaboration across developer and business communities. The Chenosis…
- 13 Sept 2021
Jiji Africa Unveils New Exciting Rebranding Initiative
Jiji Africa has unveiled a new vision, mission, and brand style in an extensive rebranding initiative. Jiji, the largest online marketplace in Africa, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to…
- 14 Dec 2014
MoboFree Introduces Engaging Ad Solutions for Upcoming Elections
MoboFree.com, the leading social marketplace in Nigeria and Africa, is making a significant impact in Nigeria - Africa’s largest online population with over 56 million internet users -…
- 14 Jul 2015
Mobile vs Desktop Orders - How Africans Use Online Food Delivery
Africa’s leading food delivery marketplace hellofood has released an info graphic showing how the emerging mobile market impacts online food delivery in Africa. Worldwide, mobile penetration is…
- 2 Jun 2019
Can e-commerce be Africa's Economic Goldmine?
By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke, The digital economy in Africa is snowballing, and in the process, it’s creating new jobs and opportunities for digital entrepreneurs to explore a larger web market. Though…
- 8 Jun 2021
Infobip to Provide Voice, SMS Capability for Jiji Africa
Global cloud communication firm Infobip has integrated voice and SMS capabilities for Jiji Africa, an online marketplace in pan-African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania.…
- 18 Aug 2021
CNN Explores why Nigeria’s Newest Investors are Turning to Tech
In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN’s Larry Madowo takes a look at how financial technology companies in Nigeria are building their consumer base by helping budding investors buy into…
- 23 Jun 2021
CNN Explores How Microsoft is Planning to Upskill Five Million Nigerians
In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN’s Cyril Vanier met Akin Banuso, the Country General Manager for Microsoft Nigeria-Ghana, to discuss how the tech giant is driving digitisation across…
- 16 Oct 2017
Policy, Regulation Should Bolster Innovation To Ensure Financial Inclusion Is Achieved
By Daniel Monehin Walk through bustling marketplaces in Africa and you will see a substantial amount of money changing hands, as merchants and consumers haggle over the goods and services. What…
- 11 May 2016
Ringier, One Africa Media Launch ROAM Classifieds Joint Venture
Ringier Africa and One Africa Media (OAM) have agreed to merge their pan-African Classifieds assets to create and grow Africa’s largest classifieds group. In the joint venture deal announced on…
- 27 Feb 2017
Aniwura.com, Delta State Sign MoU on G2B- B2B Online Platform
aniwura.com, Africa's first multidimensional marketplace and a marketing platform that is purposely built to support interactions between businesses and Government as well as Business to Business…
- 2 Nov 2014
MoboFree Ignites New Competition in Nigeria e-Commerce Space
MoboFree.com, Africa’s leading social marketplace, has launched its presence in the Nigerian e-commerce space, hoping to intensify the competition with its strategic customer engagement. The MoboFree…
- 13 Jun 2014
Hellofood Bags Best E-Commerce Startup 2014 Award
Hellofood, Africa’s leading online food delivery marketplace, has been selected as the best ecommerce startup at the 2014 European Tech Startup Awards “The Europas”, which took place yesterday in…
- 19 May 2015
AIG Express Eyes New 100,000 Jobs via Jumia, Kaymu Partnership
AIG Express, a brainchild of Jumia and Kaymu, Africa’s leading e-commerce marketplaces, has set its first goal anchored on creating about 100,000 jobs in logistic services. The new joint initiative…
- 28 Nov 2018
Air Travel is Expensive in Africa But What Can Be Done to Make it Affordable
By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke The business of air travel in the continent of Africa is booming as commercial airlines are battling to get and cement their market share. This competition is awesome as…