Wellness revolution creating demand for African superfoods Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2022 As global consumers become more aware of their health, several African producers are ramping up production of crops like moringa, fonio, baobab fruit and teff.
Investing in Zimbabwe: Why this private equity firm backed a food company Published by Tom Collins on 1 August 2022 Spear Capital’s Nyaradzo Nyimo talks about import substitution opportunities in Zimbabwe and the impact of challenges such as high inflation and foreign currency shortages.
Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022 Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.
Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022 Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 22 April 2022 Entrepreneur reimagines what it means to grab and enjoy a cup of coffee on the go in Harare.
Zimbabwean proves maggot farming can be a viable business Published by Tafadzwa Dzenga and Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 16 March 2022 Brighton Zambezi is one of Zimbabwe’s pioneering black soldier fly maggot farmers, rearing the flies to produce affordable chicken feed for farmers.
Zimbabwe peanut butter boss: Getting into supermarkets was the biggest battle Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 March 2022 “Producing a product is easy; getting it to market is death,” the founder of Nutrie Foods once said. Here is her story.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur outlines how he grew food delivery app Munch Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 28 October 2021 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Tatenda Jakarasi sought a convenient way to order his favourite meals without taking time out of his day and busy schedule.
Young Zimbabweans see money-making opportunities in farming Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 1 October 2021 Baldwin Mazango is an example of a new, young, generation of farmers leading a silent revolution in the continent’s vast farmlands.
Zimbabwe: Start-up finds traction with health foods made from baobab and bananas Published by Irene Kalulu on 13 September 2021 Artisinal Foods produces baobab juice, green banana flour and green banana porridge.
Zimbabwean young farmers lead the charge in agriculture Published by Audrey Simango on 21 August 2021 Agriculture in Zimbabwe is on an upswing and young people are the driving force.
Zimbabwean company believes drones are the future of farming Published by Adetunji Omotola on 15 March 2021 Zimbabwe’s Alley Capital Group is a smart agriculture company specialising in crop spraying services using advanced precision drones.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur capitalises on agri-processing opportunities Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 February 2021 We speak to Titus Mboko, the managing director of Grain Solutions Agro Industries, a Zimbabwean company that produces maize meal, bread flour and animal feed.