Why Angola is on the radar of this investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2024 ‘Luanda is a city where you can feel an energy, an excitement about the future,’ says investor Isaac Marshall.
Four money-making agriculture opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2024 Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire, and technology to track food production are among the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector.
Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
Lessons from nearly two decades of investing in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2024 DOB Equity has backed well-known companies like M-Kopa, Twiga Foods, and Victory Farms. Former co-CEO Saskia van der Mast shares the investment lessons she has learned and her insights on the region’s business environment.
Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
Boom ahead for African fish farming amid surging protein demand Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2024 Fish consumption to nearly triple to 29 million tonnes by 2050.
Eyecare entrepreneur starts business with minimal upfront costs Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2024 Jérôme Lapaire’s approach shows you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting a business.
Dutch investment firm sees opportunities in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 May 2024 XSML Capital, an investor in small- and medium-sized businesses in Africa, has expanded its activities to Zambia.
Zambia: After failure of agri platform, entrepreneur targets poultry industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2024 Gilbert Mwale talks about lessons learned from his previous failed venture and why he is now focused on the poultry industry.
Investment adventures in Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2024 Dutch investor Barthout van Slingelandt, managing partner of XSML Capital, shares his experiences of backing companies in the DRC, Uganda, and Angola.
The Nigerian investor behind some of Africa’s biggest deals Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2024 An interview with Tope Lawani, the co-founder and managing partner of Helios Investment Partners, an Africa-focused private equity firm.
American deal provides lifeline for South African food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 April 2024 In 2010, in the aftermath of the global economic crisis of 2007-09, South African food company Fynbos Fine Foods found itself grappling with declining demand.
Where the money’s at in Nigeria: Healthcare and consumer businesses, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2024 Healthcare and consumer-focused industries are the two sectors in Nigeria where investor Shirley Somuah sees the most significant opportunities.
Investing in Kinshasa, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 April 2024 With an estimated population of between 15 million and 20 million, Kinshasa has about as many French speakers as Paris.