
AfricaWorks Insights
May 21, 2025 at 02:28 PM
🚲 Ghana’s Wahu Mobility has secured a landmark carbon credit deal with Switzerland, becoming the second global e-mobility project approved under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. 🌍 The startup will deploy 117,000 e-bikes to avoid over 752,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030, positioning Ghana as a rising player in the carbon finance space. 💰 This marks a key step in Africa’s clean tech and carbon market evolution.
🤝 South African ICT distribution company, Axiz has partnered with global AV leader Jabra to bring advanced audio and video solutions to South Africa, boosting its portfolio for hybrid and remote work needs. 🎧 The alliance enables professionals to stay connected and productive with tools like noise-cancelling headsets and smart video conferencing tech. 🌍 Both companies aim to expand their regional footprint and meet growing demand for high-performance collaboration tools.
🍲 Nigerian food vendor Amoke Oge has achieved a major milestone with N2.3 billion in revenue from 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, becoming the first woman-led business on the platform to do so. 🚀 Powered by digital growth and improved logistics, this success highlights the rising impact of food tech in Nigeria.📦
🚌 Kenyan startup BuuPass has been named “Most Innovative Online Travel Booking Solution in Africa” by International Explorer, recognizing its impact on digitising transport across the continent. 🌍 Since 2016, BuuPass has sold over 16 million tickets and generated $100M+ in value, making travel more accessible via web, app, and USSD while empowering bus operators with powerful SaaS tools. 🏆
