Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2023 “Accessing high-quality eyewear in Africa is often prohibitively expensive and unattainable for the majority of the population.”
Five notable African private equity and venture capital deals in April Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2023 We highlight five of the most interesting African private equity and venture capital investments that came across our desk in April.
Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2023 Discover eight Zambia-based businesses making strides in areas such as edible oil production, meat processing and fresh produce markets.
Five notable African private equity and venture capital deals in March Published by Staff Writer on 3 April 2023 We highlight five of the most interesting African private equity and venture capital investments that took place in March.
European investor backs Somalia’s private sector Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2023 Swedfund has committed $5 million to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, an investment vehicle targeting Somali SMEs.
From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch Published by Staff Writer on 13 March 2023 We highlight seven Nigerian entrepreneurs making a name for themselves in the agribusiness and food industry.
Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2023 Kenya has the potential to become a major producer of consumer electronics, specifically televisions and refrigerators, to serve both the domestic and surrounding markets.
World Economic Forum: Africa free trade area to unlock logistics opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2023 Unlocking intraregional trade will skyrocket the demand for logistics.
Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
Making seawater drinkable: An investment opportunity in Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2023 Seawater desalination has the potential to be a climate adaptation investment opportunity in certain African countries, according to a new report.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Profit-making idea: Milk powder production in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2022 The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.
Missing links in Africa’s manufacturing value chain, from copper wire to fabric Published by Staff Writer on 11 December 2022 In some manufacturing value chains, African countries are important producers of initial inputs but do not participate much in intermediary steps required to produce the final product.
African baby food makers have an edge over foreign producers, says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2022 The absence of infant cereals in Cameroon prompted Pascaline Nenda to create her own baby food company.