The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2023 Talking business with the co-founder of Kenyan food company Burton & Bamber.
Kenyan chemicals business targets growing construction, leather industries Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 May 2023 Founder of Chemsols talks about about the initial challenges of setting up a chemical manufacturing business and how his company stands to profit from the burgeoning construction and leather industries in East Africa.
A businessman’s account of establishing a spice company in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 May 2023 Founder of Africa Spices discusses the origins of his business idea and the obstacles he navigated to scale the company.
Africa investor upbeat about e-mobility and affordable construction equipment Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 April 2023 Investor shares his perspective on the growth potential in e-mobility, construction equipment distribution, warehousing, and gold mining.
Export potential for East African avocados and fresh produce to Europe, Middle East Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 April 2023 Charlie Tryon, CEO and co-founder of Maris Africa, discusses opportunities in the continent’s agriculture and forestry sectors.
Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2023 Learn how Claude Nikondeha established a company offering a variety of porridges made from locally-sourced maize.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 April 2023 Vera Osei-Bonsu shares insights on growing a packaged food business, from developing recipes to navigating manufacturing and distribution challenges.
From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2023 Fieldbar has reinvented the traditional cooler box. We speak to founder Lee Hartman to learn about the company’s early days, manufacturing challenges, and its branding and design strategy.
How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023 Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.
Japanese investor sees opportunity in Africa’s growing healthcare market Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2023 Japanese investment firm AAIC seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for medical services in Africa by backing healthcare startups.
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.
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.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Exporting pineapple juice from West Africa to Europe: A factory visit Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2022 Jaco Maritz recently visited the Jus Délice pineapple juice factory in Togo, his first trip to the small West African country.