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Entrepreneur Watch

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Published by Kageni Muse on 22 April 2021

After completing his studies in China, Abubakar Sadiq Falalu (now 31) returned home to start a rice processing business that currently turns over $3.4 million.

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Published by James Torvaney on 21 April 2021

Eoin Flinn, who founded Kenyan beverage company Booch in 2016, talks about building the business and trends in the county’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.

A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021

Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.

From car rentals to hotels: Businessman seizes opportunities in Malawi

Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 April 2021

Entrepreneur Mike Mlombwa explains how he started a car hire business in Malawi and why he is now eyeing the hospitality industry.

Profit-making idea

Profit-making idea: International secondary schools in Lilongwe, Malawi

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021

There is a gap in the Malawian education sector to establish additional international secondary schools.

Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 April 2021

“You can make a huge amount of money, especially if the development is located close to universities or colleges,” says entrepreneur Kolade Ajani.

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2021

Here are nine business opportunities on our radar, as highlighted by top African entrepreneurs and investors.

Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria

Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021

Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.

Views from the ground

The digital infrastructure imperative in African markets

Published by Aubrey Hruby on 13 April 2021

The Biden administration has the opportunity to work with flagship US tech companies to accelerate and scale critical digital infrastructure to the benefit of Americans and Africans alike, writes Aubrey Hruby.

Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models

Published by Henri de Villeneuve on 9 April 2021

Too often strategic investors attempt to make projects fit within traditional, short-term funding models that are doomed for disappointment, writes Henri de Villeneuve.

10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021

Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021

A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.

2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart?

Published by Richard Li on 2 February 2021

The coronavirus pandemic exposed all the major vulnerabilities of African economies, writes Richard Li.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Africa not a winners-and-losers economy, says venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo

Published by Andrew Shirley on 20 April 2021

South African venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo highlights the opportunities on offer to investors across Africa.

Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand

Published by Andrew Raven on 16 April 2021

Healthcare has been a hot industry and indicators suggest there is still a lot of room for growth.

Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences

Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 13 April 2021

Investment opportunities in the digital economy and import substitution.

The future of the hotel sector in Africa after Covid-19

Published by Andrew Shirley on 8 April 2021

Three stakeholders from the African hospitality sector share their views on what the future holds post Covid-19.

HWMIIA Classics

How this entrepreneur went where nobody goes to start dried fruit business in Mozambique

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 April 2020

In a remote area with little infrastructure and a dearth of educated workers, Jaco le Roux created a dried fruit business from scratch.

Seven Chinese companies which have made it in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 August 2017

Africa-based Chinese enterprises are making respectable profits.

Doing business in rural Africa: Strategies for success

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 17 July 2017

Taking advantage of the business opportunities offered by Africa’s rural communities is a long-term, resource-intensive exercise requiring a highly-focused approach.

Can off-grid electricity power Africa?

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 28 May 2017

The industry has evolved from a collection of charities handing out solar panels to a real business opportunity.

Startup snapshot

Kenya: Start-up introduces electric fishing boat engines on Lake Victoria

Published by James Torvaney on 30 March 2021

Fishers can save about 25% on fuel costs with ASOBO’s electric engines. Co-founder Laurens Friso explains the company’s business model.

Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers

Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021

Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.

High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business

Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 March 2021

Ethiopian company BeNu Foods, founded in 2018, produces nutritious biscuits from local raw materials.

Kenyan shared office space company looks to profit from the changing world of work

Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021

Workstyle Africa is a Kenyan company that operates co-working spaces across different locations in Nairobi.

Due Diligence

Agribusiness prospects in East and Southern Africa: Investor shares his insights

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 25 March 2021

Locally produced agricultural products to supply Angola’s retailers and animal feed for poultry and fishery companies. These are just two of the region’s agribusiness opportunities.

Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness

Published by James Torvaney on 5 March 2021

From import substitution in the healthcare sector to vocational training, Nouss Bih – investment manager at I&P – reveals some of Côte d’Ivoire’s top opportunities.

Is green the new gold? Investment opportunities in South Africa’s cannabis industry

Published by Buhle Ndweni on 26 February 2021

From hemp products to the export of pharmaceutical ingredients, SilverLeaf Investments joint CEO Pierre van der Hoven answers our questions about opportunities in the cannabis sector.
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Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021

David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.

The Flip

The Flip podcast: Accessible and affordable edtech with Eneza Education’s Wambura Kimunyu

Published by Justin Norman on 11 March 2021

Entrepreneur talks about building an education product for low-income students.

The Flip podcast: The case for crypto in Africa with Bundle’s Yele Bademosi

Published by Justin Norman on 2 March 2021

We hear from Yele Bademosi about the work Bundle is doing to build products and use cases that make crypto more accessible, affordable and help bring it into the mainstream.

The Flip podcast: Building a savings culture in Nigeria with PiggyVest’s Odunayo Eweniyi

Published by Justin Norman on 16 February 2021

In this episode, we explore digital savings with PiggyVest’s Odunayo Eweniyi.

Cities on the move

City on the move: Ganta, Liberia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 March 2021

Ganta’s proximity to Guinea contributes to the bustling economic activity thanks to the prevalence of cross-border trade.

City on the move: Walvis Bay, Namibia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 February 2021

“I feel that a lot of people don’t see the town for what it is and the potential it has,” says businessman.

City on the move: Abeokuta, Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2021

An increasing number of large companies have their operations in or near Abeokuta.

City on the move: Otjiwarongo, Namibia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 February 2021

About 250km north of Namibia’s capital city Windhoek, lies Otjiwarongo, a town that has enjoyed rapid population growth in recent years.

The road less travelled

How this South African started a craft beer brand made from local ingredients

Published by Adetunji Omotola on 3 April 2021

Founder of the Tolokazi beer and cider brand talks about building the company and trends in the local craft beer industry.

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.

Businesswoman capitalises on opportunities in Nigeria’s food industry

Published by Adetunji Omotola on 12 March 2021

We speak with Mosunmola Umoru, an agribusiness and food entrepreneur based in Nigeria. She is the founder of Farmshoppe, a retail business focused on freshly processed farm produce.

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