Jumia halts food delivery in seven markets, concentrates on core retail business

Africa-focused e-commerce giant Jumia Technologies is set to terminate its food delivery services in seven markets by the end of this month.

2023 12 13T201135Z 220882048 RC2JW4A0W4K5 RTRMADP 3 JUMIA TECH FOOD Scaled
FILE PHOTO: A motorcycle used by online retailer Jumia, who announced that it would suspend food and drinks delivery service Jumia Foods in Rwanda, is seen in Kigali, Rwanda. December 10, 2019. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo
author profile picture

Rosemond Okraku

Front of mind

Article Card thumbnail

India’s political troubles explained

Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.
READ MORE Continue reading India’s political troubles explained
Article Card thumbnail

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

Senegal struggles with a severe plastic waste crisis, producing around 250,000 metric tons annually.

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.
READ MORE Continue reading How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution