Eight agribusiness ideas to consider in West Africa: Catfish, cassava, fonio and more Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2021 Investors and businesspeople highlight eight agriculture-related ideas to explore in West Africa.
Industrialisation of cassava in East Africa: Investor identifies gaps in the market Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 September 2021 Wanjohi Ndagu, partner at Pearl Capital Partners, highlights market opportunities for processed cassava products.
Demand for locally-produced fish opening up a multi-billion dollar market in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 10 September 2021 Demand for fish will far exceed the 10 million metric tonnes of today and by 2050 may reach between 16-29 million metric tonnes per year.
Profit-making idea: Opportunities to supply packaging material in Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 September 2021 Malawi’s packaging suppliers cannot meet the demand and specific requirements from businesses in the country.
VC in Africa had a bumper 2020 – what lessons can private equity learn from it? Published by Bryan Turner on 8 September 2021 There might be potential for private equity investors to put their money behind companies that are still in their growth phases.
Africa’s more than 130,000 USD millionaires creating demand in luxury segment Published by Conrad Onyango on 3 September 2021 As Africa’s fast-growing super-affluent splurge to satisfy a desire for the finer things in life, their tastes and preferences are building one of the continent’s fastest-growing business segments – luxury.
Profit-making idea: Modern, affordable hotels catering to the African middle class Published by Staff Writer on 16 August 2021 Investment firm believes Africa’s growing middle class will drive demand for modern and affordably priced branded hotels.
Africa’s rapidly urbanising cities a money-making opportunity for food producers Published by Seth Onyango on 13 August 2021 Africa’s export-oriented farmers and food producers may want to look at markets closer to home as Africa’s rapidly urbanising cities fuel a voracious appetite for food.
Early Paystack backer discusses investment opportunities in African tech start-ups Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 August 2021 Investor Olumide Soyombo talks about his new firm, tech investment opportunities and the return he got on his Paystack bet.
From fish farming to camel milk: Eight agribusiness and food ideas to pursue in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 August 2021 Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in East Africa, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.
French fries, croissants and frozen vegetables: Gaps in Kenya’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2021 Steven Carlyon, president of SimpliFine Foods, discusses opportunities he has identified in Kenya’s food industry.
Profit-making idea: Alternative packaging and carrier bags in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 August 2021 Entrepreneur sees major opportunities for companies that produce alternative packaging.
Nigeria: From cassava to private schools – nine business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2021 From processing cassava to a private school chain, How we made it in Africa highlights nine business opportunities in Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country with over 200 million people.
Profit-making idea: ‘Poultry is the future of protein production in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 25 July 2021 Most people in Africa consume plenty of carbohydrates and fats but they don’t eat enough protein, according to Roland Decorvet, CEO of PhilAfrica Foods.
