Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya Published by Carien du Plessis on 12 January 2021 When US-born entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver moved to Kenya, he was struck by how expensive formula milk was.
Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers Published by Carien du Plessis on 11 January 2021 Like the ride-hailing app, Hello Tractor uses technology to connect farmers with tractor owners.
Profit-making idea: Training mid-level managers in Ethiopia Published by Carien du Plessis on 15 December 2020 A lot of businesses in Ethiopia are starting to become more formalised and finding good talent is challenging.
Building Ethiopia’s first online food delivery company: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Carien du Plessis on 27 November 2020 The Addis Ababa-based company delivers take-away restaurant food, groceries, beverages, flowers and books.
Nigeria: Baby steps to a booming infant food business Published by Carien du Plessis on 23 November 2020 How Seun Sangoleye built a baby food business in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Businessman taps into demand for student accommodation Published by Carien du Plessis on 16 November 2020 Student Accommod8 develops and operates purpose-built student housing in Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Housing for young professionals in Nigeria Published by Carien du Plessis on 14 November 2020 Housing for young professionals is a potentially lucrative, untapped business opportunity in the Nigerian property sector.