HWMIIA Classics

Exporting coconuts from Côte d’Ivoire to Europe: How this entrepreneur got into the agri-commodity trading game

Published by Kageni Muse on 19 May 2021

Insight from Mohamed Diaby, co-founder of Zatwa, on starting and growing a physical soft commodities trading business.

Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter

Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2021

Businessman Herve Tuyishime explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the meat production industry.

East Africa: Five manufacturing opportunities with good potential for investors

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2021

Packaging, recycling, consumer electronics, agro-processing, and pharmaceuticals highlighted as attractive opportunities.

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Published by Kageni Muse on 22 April 2021

After completing his studies in China, Abubakar Sadiq Falalu (now 31) returned home to start a rice processing business that currently turns over $3.4 million.

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Published by James Torvaney on 21 April 2021

Eoin Flinn, who founded Kenyan beverage company Booch in 2016, talks about building the business and trends in the county’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021

Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.

Agribusiness prospects in East and Southern Africa: Investor shares his insights

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 25 March 2021

Locally produced agricultural products to supply Angola’s retailers and animal feed for poultry and fishery companies. These are just two of the region’s agribusiness opportunities.

Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness

Published by James Torvaney on 5 March 2021

From import substitution in the healthcare sector to vocational training, Nouss Bih – investment manager at I&P – reveals some of Côte d’Ivoire’s top opportunities.

From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.

Ethiopian Airlines will later this year become the third African airline to join the Star Alliance network.

Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021

David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.

Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021

David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.

Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn

Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021

The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021

Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Published by Sven Hugo on 23 December 2020

Enko Education operates 14 schools across nine African countries.

HWMIIA Classics

Exporting coconuts from Côte d’Ivoire to Europe: How this entrepreneur got into the agri-commodity trading game

Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter

East Africa: Five manufacturing opportunities with good potential for investors

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Agribusiness prospects in East and Southern Africa: Investor shares his insights

Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness

From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States

Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook

Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities

Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Three South African factory bosses to watch

How this African-focused investor made her millions

Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Dubai: Akintola Oladejo’s vision for Nigerian real estate

The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales

Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur

Cape Town and Lagos among Africa’s ultra-rich hotspots

Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Mali taking African superfoods global

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