Company taps into demand for essential oils from Kenya’s arid areas Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 July 2021 The founder of Agar Ltd saw a business opportunity to produce essential oils from trees found in Kenya’s drylands.
Djibouti: Why Radisson is opening a hotel in this tiny African country Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 July 2021 Djibouti is at the intersection of major international shipping lanes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Ethiopia: International market for locally-made leather products Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 July 2021 Ethiopia is a major leather producer but most of it is exported in raw form. Entrepreneur Abai Schulze saw a gap to make luxury leather items and sell them to consumers abroad.
City on the move: Nakuru, Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 July 2021 “I think Nakuru can become the next big hub in the country,” says businessperson.
Interview: South African coffee chain set to enter Côte d’Ivoire; sees potential in Nigeria (Part 2) Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 July 2021 Frank van Asperen, general manager for Vida e Caffè’s international business, discusses the chain’s expansion to Côte d’Ivoire and shares his thoughts on the Nigerian market.
Selling coffee in Ghana and Zambia: South African chain Vida e Caffè discusses international growth (Part 1) Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 July 2021 Frank van Asperen, general manager for Vida e Caffè’s international business, talks about the coffee chain’s experiences in Ghana and Zambia.
Nigeria: Founders of Smoothie Express identified a gap in the health and wellness market Published by Jeanette Clark on 5 July 2021 What started as a side hustle has grown into a company with a commercial kitchen and three retail outlets throughout Lagos.
Profit-making idea: Rehabilitation centres in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 July 2021 The cases of substance abuse and dependency are rising in Kenya. This provides an opportunity for investors to set up private care facilities.
Exporting chillies from Kenya: Agribusiness entrepreneur outlines her journey Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 June 2021 Mace Foods currently exports dried chilli to pharmaceutical and food industry clients in Europe and Asia. Founder Margaret Komen explains how she built the business.
Running a cannabis company in South Africa: An interview with Goodleaf CEO Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 June 2021 Goodleaf is a South African company supplying a range of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) from the cannabis plant.
City on the move: Kafue, Zambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 June 2021 Kafue’s location makes it ideal for any entrepreneur looking to set up an agro-processing facility.
Producing honey in Tanzania: CEO outlines the journey of Swahili Honey Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2021 Joseph Kadendula explains how he and his co-founders built a business that sells 270 tonnes of honey a year.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on food processing opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 June 2021 David Foli Ayivor’s company extends the shelf life of fresh produce by processing it into fruit powder.
Profit-making idea: Tailor-made finance solutions for agriculture in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2021 Potential for customised financing products that fit the needs and circumstances of farmers in Tanzania.