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An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Published by James Torvaney on 18 May 2022

Obi Charles Nnanna, founder of Nigeria-based Kaltani, explains how he is taking advantage of opportunities in the plastic waste recycling industry.

Nigerian CEO unpacks Africa’s booming buy-now, pay-later industry

Published by James Torvaney on 5 May 2022

We speak to Fehintolu Olaogun, CEO of Nigeria-based CredPal, to learn more about the buy-now, pay-later industry in Africa.

By uncovering the story behind their products, these African companies are boosting sales

Published by James Torvaney on 1 May 2022

Some African food companies feature QR codes on their packaging, which when scanned with a smartphone reveals information about the product’s origin.

A unique business model to move everything from cows to coffins in Rwanda

Published by James Torvaney on 24 March 2022

OX Delivers operates a fleet of specially designed off-road electric vehicles, allowing customers to transport goods across rural areas.

Russia-Ukraine: African agriculture can benefit from shifts in global trade flows

Published by James Torvaney on 23 March 2022

Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of South Africa-based fertiliser manufacturer Omnia, reveals how the African agriculture sector can profit from surging commodity prices and trade flow shifts.

Ghanaian investor talks opportunities in agriculture and beyond

Published by James Torvaney on 18 March 2022

From tech-enabled primary production to packaged food, Jerry Parkes reveals potentially lucrative opportunities in agriculture and other sectors.

How this VC firm plans to invest $150m in African start-ups

Published by James Torvaney on 18 February 2022

Maurizio Caio, founder of TLcom Capital, talks about the firm’s new $150m fund and shares insights on tech investment opportunities in Africa.

Seasoned investor talks opportunities in Africa’s tech space, from healthcare to education

Published by James Torvaney on 9 February 2022

We speak to Natalie Kolbe, managing partner of the recently launched investment firm Norrsken22.

Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home

Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022

Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.

Exporting cashew nuts from West Africa to Europe: CEO shares her story

Published by James Torvaney on 31 January 2022

Salma Seetaroo, CEO of Côte d’Ivoire-based Cashew Coast, talks about how she built the business and the global trends and opportunities relating to the lucrative nut.

Nigeria: How this entrepreneur set up a dried catfish business

Published by James Torvaney on 28 December 2021

Femi Eniola explains why he chose to pursue catfish processing and what it takes to succeed in the industry.

Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his experiences in the dried fruit industry

Published by James Torvaney on 9 December 2021

Co-founder of Pure and Just Food talks about the founding of the business, industry challenges, and why the real money is in white-labelled products.

Agribusiness CEO shares lessons from building ventures in Nigeria, Zambia and Rwanda

Published by James Torvaney on 3 December 2021

Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi is the founder of JR Farms, an agri-processing and trading business that operates across Nigeria, Rwanda and Zambia.

Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand

Published by James Torvaney on 15 October 2021

An interview with Jeff Steinberg, founder of Latitude Craft Chocolate, a specialty cocoa and craft chocolate producer based in Uganda.

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