Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market? Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 March 2023 Shine Bridge Global plans to produce and sell products made from Nigerian cassava in the US and other countries.
Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why Published by Alison Buckholtz and Santiago Canete on 9 March 2023 In Nigeria, there is increasing demand for cooling solutions that can keep food safe.
Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023 Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.
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.
West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2023 Sustainable African Foods is setting up the world’s first industrial-scale fonio processing plant in Mali.
Cold storage for African farmers: Entrepreneurs see big potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2023 Earlier this month, US-based investment fund Acumen announced its investment in SokoFresh, a Kenyan enterprise that offers smallholder farmers solar-powered, mobile cold-storage facilities.
Potential for Kenya to ramp up manufacturing of televisions and fridges Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2023 Kenya has the potential to become a major producer of consumer electronics, specifically televisions and refrigerators, to serve both the domestic and surrounding markets.
Money in trees? Investing in Africa’s forestry sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 February 2023 Jim Heyes, managing director at forestry investment firm Criterion Africa Partners, discusses the areas within the forestry value chain that hold the most potential and some of the challenges to be aware of.
Frontier markets: Opportunity knocks for long-term investors in 2023 Published by Varshan Maharaj on 5 February 2023 It has been said that a perfect world is scary for stocks, and a scary world is perfect for stocks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
