Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023 Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.
From Nigeria to Ghana: Cashing in on the booming baby food market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 October 2023 We highlight five West African entrepreneurs who have built baby food businesses.
Nigeria: How this snack food company won over informal shopkeepers Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2023 In Nigeria, informal retail channels such as open-air markets, street stalls, and table tops account for 90% of consumer goods sales. Discover how cookie company Fastizers persuaded these vendors to stock its products.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur braves multiple obstacles to build food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2023 How Lesly Marange, founder of Zimbabwe-based Glytime Foods, started and grew a food company amid numerous economic and operational challenges.
Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
Exporting Made-in-Africa products to 15 countries: CEO reveals her strategies Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2023 We speak to Claudia Castellanos, co-founder and CEO of chilli sauce maker Black Mamba, about the strategies she has employed to expand the company’s export markets.
From Eswatini to Europe: Chilli sauce company finds global traction Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2023 Black Mamba is capitalising on global spicy food trends, exporting to 15 countries, notably the UK, Norway, and Germany.
How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023 Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2023 Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.
Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023 A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.
Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 July 2023 Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.
Nigeria: Profiting from cashless bus rides in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2023 A top venture capital investor identified Touch and Pay as one of the most exciting startups in his portfolio. We find out more.
Nigeria: Businessman seizes opportunity in fitness industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2023 Foluso Ogunwale navigated through initial market scepticism and financing challenges to establish iFitness, a gym chain in Nigeria.
