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South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023

South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.

Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023

Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.

Unpacking Africa’s agtech opportunity

Published by Aubry Hruby and Fatima Ezzahra Mengoub on 8 October 2023

The rise of agtech solutions in Africa has opened significant avenues to transform food systems and tackle long-standing obstacles to enhance smallholder productivity.

Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023

Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.

Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2023

In Rwanda, emerging opportunities span from real estate and green ventures to luxury markets, Kigali’s startup ecosystem, and lakeside investments.

Rwanda: Positioning a country through sports and beyond

Published by Ibrahim Sagna on 30 September 2023

Rwanda has invested heavily in state-of-the-art sports facilities, such as the Kigali BK Arena, which has attracted major international sporting events and renowned entertainers.

Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2023

Broll Property Group CEO, Malcolm Horne, unpacks opportunities in Africa’s commercial real estate market and other sectors.

Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor

Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023

The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.

Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2023

From the production of niche processed food items in Zambia to providing cold storage facilities for farmers in Nigeria, we highlight eight opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.

DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours

Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023

There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The NFL’s playbook for Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2023

Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl champion, explains the NFL’s strategy for the continent.

Charcoal from grass: Ghana’s next business opportunity?

Published by Staff Writer on 11 August 2023

A new production method to convert savannah grass into charcoal has been developed.

Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023

Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2023

Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.

Ideas

South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer

Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution

Unpacking Africa’s agtech opportunity

Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor

Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities

Rwanda: Positioning a country through sports and beyond

Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond

Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor

Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond

DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours

The NFL’s playbook for Africa

Charcoal from grass: Ghana’s next business opportunity?

Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana

Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity

Agriculture: Three crops with big business potential in Nigeria and beyond

‘I was very scared, very nervous’: Zambian entrepreneur on starting a business

Entrepreneur turns Nigerian superfood into a global export business

Zambia: A fintech success story that began at a market in Kitwe

Zambia: The entrepreneur who sold her house to build a fintech business

Apples: The next big farming opportunity in Tanzania and beyond?

Nigerian entrepreneur among Africa’s top 10 business heroes

Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector

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