Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023 Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.
African gaming startups draw big investment deals Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 February 2023 With African mobile gamers growing from an estimated 77 million in 2015 to 186 million in 2022, gaming startups across the continent are pulling in multimillion-dollar investments.
Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2023 Pauline Koelbl, founder of investment firm ShEquity, talks about the firm’s investments and business opportunities in sectors ranging from fintech and agribusiness to healthcare.
From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest Published by Seth Onyango on 30 January 2023 Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to US$8.5 billion, highlighting changing investor sentiment towards the country.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 January 2023 Incofin Investment Management is about to launch its Water Access Acceleration Fund, which aims to capitalise on opportunities in the drinking water sector in Africa and Asia.
Three trends shaping Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Tridiv Vasavada on 25 January 2023 It is estimated that in Africa, over 70% of food, beverage, and personal care products are sold through informal channels such as open-air markets, kiosks and table-top sellers.
Can Nigeria become a global superpower in the next 20 years? Published by Terser Adamu on 24 January 2023 Andrew Nevin, a partner and chief economist at PwC West Africa, talks about the steps that must be taken to ensure Nigeria’s enormous potential is realised.
African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 January 2023 As Europe looks to new sources of gas, African countries are finding cheaper and faster alternatives to monetise and export its vast gas reserves.
World Economic Forum: Africa free trade area to unlock logistics opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2023 Unlocking intraregional trade will skyrocket the demand for logistics.
Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 20 January 2023 Elon Musk’s Starlink debut in Africa is sparking a battle for underserved customers in an already competitive internet market.
Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Making seawater drinkable: An investment opportunity in Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2023 Seawater desalination has the potential to be a climate adaptation investment opportunity in certain African countries, according to a new report.
