Investing in Burkina Faso: 8x returns possible in the agribusiness sector Published by James Torvaney on 17 August 2022 Investor talks about opportunities in the livestock and agro-processing industries, and reveals the investment that bagged his firm an 8x return.
Agribusiness investment opportunities in West Africa’s Sahel region Published by Olivier Monnier and Abdoul Maiga on 16 March 2022 Sahelian countries have the agro-climatic conditions to grow many crops, but the potential of the agribusiness sector remains underexploited.
Industrialist sees export potential from northern Nigeria to landlocked Niger and Burkina Faso Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2021 Abdul Samad Rabiu believes there are attractive opportunities to export certain products from northern Nigeria to nearby landlocked countries.
Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2021 Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of private equity firm Adiwale Partners, reveals the industries that excite him, from air conditioning to private education.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 January 2021 The story of how Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah created an organic fertiliser company that supplies farmers in West Africa.
The Alibaba of Africa: WaystoCap provides a platform for businesses to buy and sell goods Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 19 January 2021 Like the winding highways that connect the five African countries in which WaystoCap operates, Niama El Bassunie’s journey to becoming a tech entrepreneur took many twists.
Burkina Faso: Food processing company adds value to locally-grown cassava Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 June 2020 Faso Attiéké produces products from locally-grown cassava. Managing director Florence Bassono (36) answers our questions.
Rebecca Enonchong on doing business as a tech startup in French-speaking Africa Published by Justin Norman on 19 April 2020 Entrepreneur shares her experiences.
Is the time right for a single currency in West Africa? Published by Iwa Salami on 1 March 2020 The eight francophone states that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union have agreed to drop the use of the CFA franc.
Overlooked Burkina Faso offers higher returns for investors willing to roll up their sleeves Published by Kate Douglas on 3 March 2017 ‘Because there is such a low supply of equity capital, you are likely to get better terms when you are making the investment.’
Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Internet monopolies could be ending in Africa Published by Bram Posthumus on 17 October 2016 Burkina Faso is among a handful of African countries that have only one or two ISPs each.
The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa Published by Brian Klaas on 10 October 2016 Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits.
Five countries, often overlooked, poised for 5%-plus growth Published by Eve Strauss on 12 September 2016 Strong growth in the face of challenging economic conditions across the continent.