How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023 Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.
Japanese investor sees opportunity in Africa’s growing healthcare market Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2023 Japanese investment firm AAIC seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for medical services in Africa by backing healthcare startups.
West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2023 Sustainable African Foods is setting up the world’s first industrial-scale fonio processing plant in Mali.
Cold storage for African farmers: Entrepreneurs see big potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2023 Earlier this month, US-based investment fund Acumen announced its investment in SokoFresh, a Kenyan enterprise that offers smallholder farmers solar-powered, mobile cold-storage facilities.
South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 February 2023 A closer look at the business model of Rentoza, which gives customers access to electronics and baby goods on a subscription basis, similar to Netflix.
Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2023 Pauline Koelbl, founder of investment firm ShEquity, talks about the firm’s investments and business opportunities in sectors ranging from fintech and agribusiness to healthcare.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
VC in Africa: From growth to profits in a changing investment landscape Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2023 Investors now require clear visibility on when a start-up will break even and be profitable.
Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023 Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2023 As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about new opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industries.
African visa policies: Ranking the most and least restrictive countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 December 2022 African travel has become more open to citizens of the continent in 2022.
2022’s top African business growth stories from Ghana, Kenya and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 December 2022 Jaco Maritz selects his six favourite Business Growth Stories from 2022, featuring entrepreneurs from various countries and covering a range of industries, including food and beverage, property, e-commerce and logistics.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.
