Tastemakers Africa, Nomadness Travel Tribe and Travel Noire have one unique thing in common.

It's just a little sting, so slight often the victim doesn't even feel it.

The heart of Little Africa -- or Chocolate City, as it has been dubbed by some -- is not easy to locate without a tip-off.

It's bespoke, beautifully formed, and changing the face of transport in Ghana. The bamboo bicycle is gaining traction in the country and one organization is riding this popularity wave to increase youth employment in the process.

Africa is not just a mobile-first continent. It is mobile-only.

When most people think of chocolate, Swiss confectionery houses and Belgian pralines spring to mind. It's a picturesque scene. It's also not the truth.

What would you do if your car had just been stolen? Take out your phone and call the police? Sure, you could that, but what if instead of asking authorities for help you simply sent a text message? Moreover, what if that SMS went straight to a hidden device inside your car and immediately immobilized the vehicle's engine?

The dandy look has long been associated with the style of the quintessential gentleman. It's elegant and sophisticated with sharp lines and immaculately tailored suits. But certain gentlemen in various parts of Africa have now taken the look to the next level.

As a child, Ugandan Paul Isaac Musasizi always had busy hands. He regularly pulled apart the family television, and used motors from old cassette players to make toy cars.

For one South African businesswoman, getting more female pilots into the skies is not just her work, it's her passion.

With more money to spend, Kenyans are buying more consumer goods. Top of the list: products for baby.

Join CNN's African Start-Up team along with special guests Juliana Rotich, Erik Hersman and Rebecca Enonchong for an exclusive Twitter debate on: How to take your tech start-up to the next level.

If you thought vegetable oil was only for cooking, think again. In Lusaka, Zambia, one entrepreneur is converting used oil into fuel ... and soap!?

It was trash. They turned it into a backpack. It also doubles as a light. Oh, and it's saving the lives of schoolchildren.

What can you achieve by the age of thirty?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away -- but is that enough to keep us fit and strong?

The meager sum was all that Rwandan science teacher Cephas Nshimyumuremyi had to start his business with two years ago.

Neven Murugan, a South African entrepreneur is trying to bring football to far flung fans across the globe.

In 2015 women should not be dying in childbirth. Alain Nteff has a solution

Burying your loved ones in intricate, beautifully crafted -- and, at times a little surreal -- caskets is a common tradition in some parts of Ghana. Based in Awutu, a small town in the country's central region, self-taught carpenter Kudjoe Affutu has made a name for himself with his eye-catching style of coffins.

Pulsating beats, electrifying melodies and irresistible grooves -- East Africa's vibrant music scene has been steadily gaining exposure, and now entrepreneurs and investors are catching on.

Africa, where 70% of the population is under the age of 30, is buzzing with business ideas and innovative spirit -- but who are the continent's brightest young entrepreneurs?

The deadly Ebola virus which has ripped through three West African countries has had the biggest impact in Liberia. As of last week, the country has had over 7,000 cases of the disease and nearly 3,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Suede slip-ons, elegant high-heels or lace-up brogues -- whatever shoes you wear in an important business meeting you want to look your shiny best. Some people apply polish with a brush and others choose a cloth, while those coming from afar often leave the task to the capable hands of craftsmen who can make travel-worn footwear look like brand new.

Table? Check? Food? Check. Wine? Check. Shark? Eh, check!

As public transport networks improve in many African cities, taxis remain a common mode of getting around. Is this three-wheeler about to change that?

Rwandan Christine Mbabazi started designing clothes in her bedroom, now she owns her own store and wants to be a household name.

In Dakar, a growing community of surf lovers are taking advantage of the warm weather, year-round waves and cheap flights.

It takes a lot of guts to choose jewelry design over a career in medicine, but then, Janet Fredman isn't the kind of woman to shy away from challenges.

Ojey's Designs Limited is a Kenyan startup specializing in making contemporary furniture from old bicycle parts.

Ojey's Designs Limited is a Kenyan startup specializing in making contemporary furniture from old bicycle parts.

On the streets of the Ugandan capital of Kampala, scores of vulnerable children face uncertain futures.