How this South African soft drink brand made $1m worth of sales in one day Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2022 The CEO of South African lower-sugar soft drink brand Pura Beverages recently attended an American trade show and secured $1 million in orders in just one day.
Opportunity to leverage technology in Africa’s education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2022 There is a need and opportunity to harness private sector solutions to deliver education for Africa’s young and growing population.
CEOs reveal Africa’s top 10 investment destinations Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2022 Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria have been identified as the three most attractive African investment destinations in a new Deloitte survey.
Nigeria: From a corner shop to a fast-growing retail chain Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2022 How FoodCo has grown to become one of the largest supermarket brands in south-west Nigeria, outside of Lagos.
Profit-making idea: Refrigerated trucks in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2022 Rwanda has a shortage of commercial refrigerated vehicles, presenting a potential business opportunity for entrepreneurs.
Africa’s 10 most valuable brands revealed in new research Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2022 MTN has retained the top place on the ranking of the most valuable African brands, while Kenyan beer label Tusker achieved the fastest growth in brand value.
From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2022 These seven African entrepreneurs all studied or worked in the United States but recognised the business opportunities back home.
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.