Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Profit-making idea: Food e-commerce in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2021 “While there are already food delivery services in Lagos, customers often complain about inefficiencies,” says entrepreneur.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
Crop storage and cold-chain solutions in Africa hold significant business potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2021 Several entrepreneurs and investors have identified the storage and preservation of agricultural produce in Africa as an area with compelling opportunities.
Profit-making idea: The Robinhood of Africa – invest-tech could be the next big thing in fintech Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2021 Platforms that smooth the way for people to invest their money could be one of the next growth areas for fintech in Africa.
Why this investment firm bought into one of South Africa’s largest natural health retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2021 EXEO Capital recently invested in the parent company of South African natural health retailer Wellness Warehouse.
Profit-making idea: Blueberries and sunflowers – two of Ethiopia’s top agricultural opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2021 The cultivation of blueberries and the production of sunflower oil are two of the biggest agricultural opportunities in Ethiopia.
The business of seaweed: Large-scale kelp farm to be developed in Namibia Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2020 Kelp Blue plans to develop a kelp farm off the coast of Namibia. The seaweed canopy will be harvested to produce agri-food, bio-stimulant and textile products. Founder Daniel Hooft answers our questions.
Dealmaking in South Africa: Interview with investor Zuko Kubukeli Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 September 2020 We speak to Zuko Kubukeli, CEO of PAPE Fund Managers, about the firm’s investment strategy, the impact of Covid and his most successful deal to date.
Building and selling an African fintech company: The story of Luke Kyohere and Beyonic Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2020 Kyohere grew Beyonic from a side-hustle into a respectable business.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing and infrastructure-related services in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2020 Investors and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Uganda should consider industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure-related services and business finance.
East Africa: Flame Tree Group CEO talks manufacturing opportunities and competing with multinationals Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 August 2020 Heril Bangera, CEO of Kenya’s Flame Tree Group, talks about opportunities he sees in the region, trends in the cosmetics industry and how his company competes against multinationals.
The journey so far: Dare Okoudjou, CEO, MFS Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 July 2020 Dare Okoudjou is the CEO of MFS Africa, a pan-African fintech company that connects mobile money systems to each other and to money transfer organisations, banks and other financial institutions.
Profit-making idea: Cold chain solutions in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2020 Cold-storage is underdeveloped in many sub-Saharan African countries.
