Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021 There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.
Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021 Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 March 2021 Ethiopian company BeNu Foods, founded in 2018, produces nutritious biscuits from local raw materials.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur identifies opportunity in cold chain logistics for the agriculture sector Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 February 2021 We speak to Ope Olanrewaju, the CEO of Kennie-O Cold Chain Logistics, a Nigerian company that provides refrigerated transport and cold storage solutions to fresh produce farmers.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur capitalises on agri-processing opportunities Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 February 2021 We speak to Titus Mboko, the managing director of Grain Solutions Agro Industries, a Zimbabwean company that produces maize meal, bread flour and animal feed.
Profit-making idea: Packaging materials for Ethiopia’s horticulture industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 With a growing horticulture industry, there is a captive market of companies that currently import all of their packaging material.
How this company sells the produce of Ethiopian small-scale farmers to consumers in Europe Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 Perennial Foods Group is tapping into increasing global demand for sustainably-sourced food.
Kenyan shared office space company looks to profit from the changing world of work Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 Workstyle Africa is a Kenyan company that operates co-working spaces across different locations in Nairobi.
Rwandan company manufactures environmentally-friendly biofuels from waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 February 2021 Habona is a Rwandan company that produces affordable and environmentally-friendly biofuels from organic waste.
Zambian e-commerce platform targets the agricultural market Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 February 2021 eMsika is a Zambian e-commerce company selling agricultural inputs.
Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 February 2021 We speak to Lilian Nakigozi, founder of Women Smiles Uganda, a company that manufactures and sells vertical farms used to grow crops in areas where there is limited space.
South Africa: Company uses indigenous roots to make crisps and gluten-free flour Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2021 We speak to Sibongile Mtsabe, the managing director of Sibocali Traders.
Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2021 DecoKraft is a Ghanaian company that produces handmade chocolates under the Kabi Chocolates brand.
