Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition Published by Jason Hopps on 19 November 2021 Investors are recognising the growing strength – and future promise – of Africa’s creative industries.
McKinsey identifies 24 green manufacturing business opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2021 From the assembly of electric fishing boats to the manufacturing of bioplastic using agricultural products, McKinsey highlights new business opportunities across several sectors.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.
East Africa: Investor identifies opportunities in the healthcare sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 November 2021 Fredd Kambo, a partner at private equity firm Zoscales Partners, is bullish about the provision of affordable healthcare to the middle class.
Investment opportunities in African tertiary education Published by Sudeep Laad and Subhash Kunche on 2 November 2021 Investors can back key investment trends across the higher education institution, edtech, and TVET sectors.
Local drugs manufacturing: a multi-billion opportunity for pharma industry in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 27 October 2021 Covid-19 laid bare Africa’s huge reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, with the continent importing as much as 90% of its drugs.
Profit-making idea: The organic food value chain in Uganda – from growing to processing Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2021 Chillies, sesame, sunflower seeds, beans and fruits are just some of the organic items in demand and suited for production in Uganda.
Profit-making idea: Producing fertiliser in Uganda from agricultural by-products Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 October 2021 Agriculture CEO Pamela Anyoti Peronaci believes there is a gap for local producers of fertiliser.
Demand for quality warehousing exceeding supply in many African cities Published by Knight Frank on 18 October 2021 Unpacking the key drivers for prime warehousing demand.
Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa Published by Ben Jackson on 14 October 2021 Babacar Ka, a partner at private equity firm DPI, talks investment opportunities in Africa and how the firm mitigates risks on the continent.
Industrialist sees export potential from northern Nigeria to landlocked Niger and Burkina Faso Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2021 Abdul Samad Rabiu believes there are attractive opportunities to export certain products from northern Nigeria to nearby landlocked countries.
10 business ideas to pursue in Africa: Packaging, baked goods, affordable housing and more Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2021 A selection of potential business opportunities that came across our desk in Q3 2021.
Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2021 Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of private equity firm Adiwale Partners, reveals the industries that excite him, from air conditioning to private education.
