Skip to content

Africa Thinks Here

SourceafricanewsWatch on YouTube

Cabanga TV / Consumers / Technology & AI

Small local eateries in Abidjan jostle for market share as fast food chains bite

Technology & AICôte d'Ivoire

Fast food chains like Burger King, KFC, Tweat and many others are in a fierce battle in Abidjan.

On iPhone or iPad: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.

Keep readingSubscribe to the magazinesTwelve editions of on-the-ground business intelligence in African markets, in your inbox.Subscribe Go deeperDigital NavigatorFree to learn, USD 18 to prove it - the digital marketing certification.Visit Digital Navigator

More from Technology & AI

Consumers · Where Africa buys, builds and goes digital.

All of Consumers

Consumers · Technology & AI

Money Talks: New taxi app for Ivory Coast

Uber is operational in 14 cities across Africa, but it's facing stiff competition from some local rivals.

Consumers · Technology & AI

AFRICA BUSINESS: BIG SUPERMARKET IN ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE.

We are here at one of the big retail stores in my neighborhood Cocody in Abidjan.

via Nimba International Business

Consumers · Technology & AI

African start-ups showcase innovations at Vivatech 2021

Since its inception in 2019, Hoja has already certified 13000 Kinshasa cabs, out of a fleet of 60000.

Consumers · Technology & AI

App disrupts health care services in eastern DR Congo's Goma

"Wiiqare" allows patients to pay for treatment and drugs on credit READ MORE.

Consumers · Technology & AI

Congo telecoms operators face $180 million tax hit

Congo telecoms operators face $180 million tax hit. A programme from Reuters, curated to the Technology & AI desk of the Consumers channel, filed to DR Congo.

Consumers · Technology & AI

The DRC government has issued 3G licences to four telecoms operators.

The four, Airtel, Africell, Oasis and Vodacom Congo.

Consumers · Technology & AI

Congo entrepreneurs revolutionize customer care

Entrepreneurs in Congo are trying to revolutionize customer care in the country and have opened a call center.

via CGTN Africa

Consumers · Technology & AI

Entrepreneurs develop secure taxi rides in Kinshasa

Entrepreneurs develop secure taxi rides in Kinshasa. A programme from CGTN Africa, curated to the Technology & AI desk of the Consumers channel, filed to DR Congo.

via CGTN Africa

Consumers · Technology & AI

Diabetics Training Program in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | Planet Startup Stories Ep01

Diabetics Training Program in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | Planet Startup Stories Ep01. A programme from Planet Startup Stories, curated to the Technology & AI desk of the Consumers channel, filed to DR Congo.

via Planet Startup Stories

Consumers · Technology & AI

Telecommunications infrastructure gets a boost in the the DRC

Telecommunications infrastructure gets a boost in the the DRC. A programme from Mining Review Africa, curated to the Technology & AI desk of the Consumers channel, filed to DR Congo.

via Mining Review Africa

Consumers · Technology & AI

Why DR Congo Is the Future of Africa | Hip-Hop, Culture, Technology & The Future Of Africa

What if one of Africa's most misunderstood countries wss actually one of its greatest opportunities?

via Real African Hip-Hop TV™

Consumers · Technology & AI

GLOBALink | African youth gain entrepreneurship skills through Chinese-supported training

GLOBALink | African youth gain entrepreneurship skills through Chinese-supported training. A programme from New China TV, curated to the Technology & AI desk of the Consumers channel, filed to Djibouti.

via New China TV

More from Côte d'Ivoire

Across the other Business Channels.

All of Côte d'Ivoire

Bookshelf · Reports & Special Editions

Regional Economic Outlook for West Africa

The African Development Bank launches its 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for West Africa alongside a country focus report for Cote d'Ivoire, reading the sub-region's prospects.

Economics · Macro & Markets

Africa's Best Kept Secret: Ivory Coast | Economy of Ivory Coast | Econ

What happened to the "Ivorian Miracle"? For a while, the Ivory Coast was the wealthiest.

Money · Fintech & Payments

Côte d'Ivoire embraces mobile money in cashless revolution

Mobile money is transforming everyday transactions in Côte d'Ivoire.

via CGTN Africa

Property · Infrastructure & Megaprojects

How the Abidjan Trade Corridor Connects West Africa to Inland Markets | EP1 MSC Africa

This is episode 1 of our new four-part series.

Farming · Agritech & Innovation

Côte d'Ivoire 2030: Can Cocoa & Growth Make It West Africa's Powerhouse? | The 99% Reality

Côte d'Ivoire 2030 is a story about cocoa, cashews, oil, mining, agriculture, Abidjan, infrastructure.

via The 99% Reality

Profiles · Founders & Operators

WATCH AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 | LIVE NOW FROM ABIDJAN

WATCH AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 | LIVE NOW FROM ABIDJAN. A programme from EAMG TV, curated to the Founders & Operators desk of the Profiles channel, filed to Côte d'Ivoire.

Economics · Macro & Markets

Ivory Coast seeks top investment destination status for West Africa [Focus]

Ivory coast is witnessing impressive growth, with a GDP rate of eight percent last year according to the World Bank.

Money · Fintech & Payments

Mobile Money in Africa | Win Vanhelleputte | TEDxAbidjan

Mobile Money in Africa | Win Vanhelleputte | TEDxAbidjan. A programme from TEDx Talks, curated to the Fintech & Payments desk of the Money channel, filed to Côte d'Ivoire.

Money · Banking

Ivory Coast Used Fuel Tax To Upgrade Its Refinery - Wale Shonibare

Ivory Coast Used Fuel Tax To Upgrade Its Refinery - Wale Shonibare. A programme from Arise News, curated to the Banking desk of the Money channel, filed to Côte d'Ivoire.

Money · Capital & Investment

Beyond the World Bank: Catalyzing Private Investment to Boost IDA in Africa | EDA Côte d'Ivoire 2024

Beyond the World Bank: Catalyzing Private Investment to Boost IDA in Africa | EDA Côte d'Ivoire 2024. A programme from Global Citizen, curated to the Capital & Investment desk of the Money channel, filed to Côte d'Ivoire.

via Global Citizen