Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2021 An estimated $600 million in fish is imported into Nigeria every year.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in April Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in April 2021.
Data centres are a growing investment opportunity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2021 Data centres in Africa are increasingly attracting the attention of investors.
Nine agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2021 From mushrooms to superfood moringa to seeds for smallholder farmers, here is a selection of businesspeople capitalising on the sector’s potential.
Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2021 Cassava, a root crop that looks like a large sweet potato, is one of the most widely grown agricultural commodities in Africa. Here are six businesses taking advantage of cassava’s profit-making potential.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in March Published by Staff Writer on 7 April 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in March 2021.
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.
13 companies tapping into the health and wellness trend in Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2021 As consumers worldwide adopt healthier lifestyles, demand for health and wellness foods is booming. Here are 13 companies taking advantage of this trend.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2021.
Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in January Published by Staff Writer on 1 February 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in January 2021.
Nine entrepreneurs producing branded food products in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2021 The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.
Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2021 The impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
Lessons learnt from investing in agricultural SMEs in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2021 Pearl Capital Partners shares its experiences of investing in early-stage agricultural SMEs.
