Agricultural investment firm sees opportunity in Africa’s ‘incomplete value chains’ Published by Andrew Shirley on 7 April 2021 How SilverStreet Capital approaches its farming and agribusiness investments in Africa.
Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2021 Here are nine business opportunities on our radar, as highlighted by top African entrepreneurs and investors.
Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021 Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.
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.
Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021 There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.
Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria Published by David Lawrence on 24 March 2021 New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
M-Pesa CEO: Savings, wealth management and insurance the next big opportunities for fintech in Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 March 2021 There is still ample room for growth for mobile money throughout Africa, according to Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, interim CEO of M-Pesa Africa.
Profit-making idea: Agro-waste for electricity generation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 March 2021 An opportunity exists to use agricultural waste for the generation of electricity.
Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021 What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.
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.
Is green the new gold? Investment opportunities in South Africa’s cannabis industry Published by Buhle Ndweni on 26 February 2021 From hemp products to the export of pharmaceutical ingredients, SilverLeaf Investments joint CEO Pierre van der Hoven answers our questions about opportunities in the cannabis sector.
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.