Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2021 There is an opportunity to find a formulation for a high-quality but more affordable poultry feed.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 January 2021 The story of how Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah created an organic fertiliser company that supplies farmers in West Africa.
Profit-making idea: Providing grain storage space for Ghana’s maize farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 January 2021 Warehousing with appropriate technology and processes in place would solve a problem for farmers and provide a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Entrepreneur explains the ups and downs of building a seed company in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2021 Ben Kemetse is the co-founder of M&B Seeds and Agricultural Services, a company which produces quality seed for small-scale farmers in Ghana.
Building the Starbucks of healthcare in Egypt Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 January 2021 Like the coffee franchise, Dawi Clinics’ goal is to establish a standardised and scalable chain of clinics.
Selling consumer goods in an unstable economy: How Ka Da Terra is making it work in Mozambique Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 January 2021 Úrsula Pais, founder of Ka Da Terra Supermercados, adapted her business in response to Mozambique’s economic troubles.
City on the move: Jimma, Ethiopia Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 January 2021 Jimma offers opportunities for investors interested in agro-processing.
Profit-making idea: Establishing a trusted marketplace for used smartphones Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 December 2020 A formalised and structured marketplace for used phones can remove some of the challenges that currently exist in the customer journey.
Profit-making idea: Training young Ethiopians for the hospitality industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 December 2020 Opportunity to address the skills shortage that leads to poor service.
South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 December 2020 Greig Jansen spotted a gap in the market for a tasty drink that contained less sugar.
Profit-making idea: Growing high-value, niche vegetables in Rwanda for the export market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 December 2020 “I believe there is a future for good quality, organic and intensive horticulture in Rwanda,” says businessman Laurent Demuynck.
Launching an electric vehicle ride-hailing service in Nairobi: Finnish businessman shares his story Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2020 NopeaRide can best be described as Uber but with electric vehicles.
From brewing beer in the US to a mushroom business in Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 December 2020 How entrepreneur Laurent Demuynck built a mushroom farming company.
Ethiopia’s growing hotel industry provides opportunities for furniture manufacturer Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 December 2020 “There is a lot of construction in the country with hundreds of new hotels being built. These are all going to need furniture, doors and cabinets,” says Berhane Abraha.