Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2022 Only 14% of the pipeline projects are actively under construction as many have been stalled due to the impact of the pandemic and currency depreciation.
Thinking outside the box: Five innovative business models in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2022 From an e-commerce venture adapted for rural Africa to a firm that allows anyone to profit from farming.
11 entrepreneurs profiting from East Africa’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2022 From making fish sausages in Uganda to exporting Kenya’s macadamia nuts, these 11 entrepreneurs are taking advantage of opportunities in East Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Steep rise in African private equity and venture capital dealmaking Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2022 Private capital investments rose to record breaking levels in 2021.
Nine entrepreneurs capitalising on West Africa’s agribusiness potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2022 A selection of businesses that are taking advantage of opportunities in West Africa’s agribusiness and food industry, from ginger and coconut to dried fruit and catfish.
Africa’s transport sector to strongly benefit from continental free trade area Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2022 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to increase intra-African trade in transport services by nearly 50%.
Eight entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2022 From exporting dried fruit to Europe to producing juices for the domestic market, these businesspeople are taking advantage of gaps in Africa’s fruit industry.
Eight business ventures in Africa worth considering in 2022 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2022 A list of potential business ideas in Africa to pursue in 2022, from exporting organic food products to tapping into growing global demand for African luxury brands.
From Nigeria to Kenya, money-making potential in Africa’s building materials industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 December 2021 Several businesspeople and investors interviewed during 2021 highlighted the potential in their respective countries’ building materials industry.
Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2021 Here is a selection of potential agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa that came across our desk in 2021.
10 African business trends: Copper the new oil, Uber-style trucking and medical tourism Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2021 A selection of African business and economic trends that came across our desk over the past year.
McKinsey identifies 24 green manufacturing business opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2021 From the assembly of electric fishing boats to the manufacturing of bioplastic using agricultural products, McKinsey highlights new business opportunities across several sectors.
Zambia: Seven companies cashing in on agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2021 From chillies to goat meat, here is a selection of seven companies capitalising on the opportunities in Zambia’s agribusiness and food industry.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.
