Ghana: Entrepreneur builds clothing business one stitch at a time Published by Stanford Seed on 19 April 2024 Linda Ampah’s company manufactures school uniforms and makes garments for US brands like Anthropologie and Brooklyn Industries.
West Africa: Potential for snack food, alternative protein, and more Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2024 French-speaking West Africa’s agribusiness sector presents robust investment opportunities, according to Evelyne Dioh Simpa, managing director of investment firm WIC Capital.
After conquering Nigeria’s noodle market, company turns to infrastructure Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2024 Singapore-based Tolaram sees opportunity in infrastructure with new port and free zone.
Zambia: From goat meat to strawberries, entrepreneurs seizing opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2024 From trading with small-scale farmers to building a goat meat empire, these five companies are tapping into the potential of Zambia’s agribusiness and food industry.
Profit potential in the DRC for Zambian agribusiness companies Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2024 A significant opportunity exists to supply the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a market of approximately 100 million people, with products from Zambia.
Zambia: The journey of building a retail chain for farmers Published by Xolisa Phillip and Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2024 Zambia-based Farm Depot is a retail chain supplying a wide array of agricultural products to small-scale farmers.
Nigeria: CEO grows dried fruit company from idea to modern factory Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2024 Last month, Nigerian dried fruit snacks company ReelFruit commissioned its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2024 Rozelle Abramson, co-owner of South Africa’s Fynbos Fine Foods, highlights numerous benefits of the private label approach over exclusively promoting one’s own brand.
Investor sees opportunity in South Africa’s troubled water sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2024 Investment firm Gaia’s strategic play in the water sector.
Zimbabwe could cash in on growing interest in baobab powder Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2024 Baobab powder, extracted from the fruit of the baobab tree, contains nearly four times the vitamin C found in oranges.
How a South African chilli sauce company broke into the American market Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 March 2024 Fynbos Fine Foods started in the kitchen of co-owner Rozelle Abramson. Today, the company produces a range of hot sauces, pestos, chef salts, and jams that are sold worldwide.
South African CEO on the changing dynamics of influencer marketing Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2024 ‘You can actually get a lot more out of smaller, micro-influencers.’
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur seizes opportunity in leather industry Published by Mike Saburi on 6 March 2024 Talking business with the founder of Zimbabwean leather goods company Rukanda Pride.
From Kenya to Nigeria: Opportunities in Africa’s fish farming industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 March 2024 The demand for fish in sub-Saharan Africa is set to significantly outpace today’s levels.