Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2022 The potential to digitise commerce on the continent and some of the start-ups taking advantage of these opportunities.
Nigerian start-up identifies opportunity in palm oil demand-supply mismatch Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2022 Nigerian company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022 Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.
Zambia: Superfood business tapping into health trend in Africa and abroad Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2022 Moringa Initiative has established itself as a substantial international bulk supplier of dried moringa leaves as well as branded products that contain the nutritious superfood.
South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2022 The founder of Fitness Junction discovered most of her members were there for much more than exercise.
South African private equity industry adapting to a changing world Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2022 South African private equity activity is recovering from Covid-induced uncertainty, with industry players reporting an increase in transactions, which is expected to accelerate into the remainder of 2022.
Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2022 The Republic of Congo imports significant volumes of animal protein and therefore offers investment opportunities throughout the livestock production value chain.
Singaporean entrepreneur spots gap to streamline African trade Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2022 “One of our company’s focus areas is to connect trade between Africa and Asia,” says Desmond Tay, CEO of trade technology company GUUD.
Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2022 How YouScribe is able to compete against the likes of Amazon in Africa through an innovative business model focused on affordable pricing and a viable payment method.
Vertical integration important for profitable agribusiness in Africa, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2022 To be successful, companies often need to get involved in everything from farming to distribution and retail.
Africa’s biggest champagne importers – Nigeria, Ghana, Congo among top 10 Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 April 2022 Recent figures obtained by How we made it in Africa reveal the top African importers of French champagne.
Africa’s first fine wine NFT auction explained Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2022 South African auction house Strauss & Co has partnered with five of the country’s top wine producers to offer Africa’s first fine wine non-fungible tokens (NFT) on auction.
Exporting chillies from Rwanda: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 April 2022 Founder of Afri Foods explains how she started and grew a company that exports crops such as chilli, avocado, eggplant and passion fruit to Europe and Dubai.
Africa investors reveal agribusiness opportunities in Zambia, Ghana and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 April 2022 Three investors identify potentially lucrative opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
