Ideas

The business of seaweed: Large-scale kelp farm to be developed in Namibia

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2020

Kelp Blue plans to develop a kelp farm off the coast of Namibia. The seaweed canopy will be harvested to produce agri-food, bio-stimulant and textile products. Founder Daniel Hooft answers our questions.

Education in Nigeria: the next big thing?

Published by Dianna Games on 4 November 2020

The underserved education sector in Nigeria is a potentially lucrative investment opportunity for companies with the right business model and sufficient scale.

Morocco update: investment potential in times of Covid-19

Published by Sanaa Zarif on 3 November 2020

Old Mutual Equities analyst reflects on Morocco’s current business environment.

The new investment case for Africa and emerging sectors of opportunity

Published by Palladium on 29 October 2020

Trends that are making African markets increasingly attractive to investors.

Opportunities in Ethiopia: Why this investor focuses on consumer goods and healthcare

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 29 October 2020

“In Ethiopia, there are 105 million people who will need basic consumables such as food, personal care items and healthcare services,” says investor Ashenafi Alemu.

Agribusiness trends and opportunities in Nigeria: demographics driving food demand

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 21 October 2020

Mezuo Nwuneli, managing partner of Sahel Capital, reveals the top agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria.

Profit-making idea: The production of fertiliser in Uganda

Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 October 2020

“Our fertiliser is imported from Kenya, China or the Netherlands. We need a fertiliser factory in Uganda urgently,” says agribusiness entrepreneur.

From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020

Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.

Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 October 2020

Solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, says businessman Onyekachi Izukanne.

Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria

Published by PwC on 5 October 2020

PwC estimates that Nigeria would need about 28.3 million metric tonnes of fresh cassava root planted annually on about 1.2 million hectares of land to meet the country’s demand for cassava by-products and derivatives.

Experts reveal nine agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2020

Africa’s agribusiness and food sector presents significant commercial opportunities.

Dealmaking in South Africa: Interview with investor Zuko Kubukeli

Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 September 2020

We speak to Zuko Kubukeli, CEO of PAPE Fund Managers, about the firm’s investment strategy, the impact of Covid and his most successful deal to date.

Profit-making idea: Financing private healthcare SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2020

There are three areas where health SMEs are particularly ripe for investment: high growth potential clinics; medical and paramedical practices; and wholesalers of both pharmaceutical and medical equipment.

Profit-making idea: Fashion accessories and auxiliary services in Rwanda

Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 September 2020

Rwanda has few fashion accessory manufacturers nor are there component and auxiliary services suppliers to support the industry.

Ideas

The business of seaweed: Large-scale kelp farm to be developed in Namibia

Education in Nigeria: the next big thing?

Morocco update: investment potential in times of Covid-19

The new investment case for Africa and emerging sectors of opportunity

Opportunities in Ethiopia: Why this investor focuses on consumer goods and healthcare

Agribusiness trends and opportunities in Nigeria: demographics driving food demand

Profit-making idea: The production of fertiliser in Uganda

From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa

Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria

Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria

Experts reveal nine agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa

Dealmaking in South Africa: Interview with investor Zuko Kubukeli

Profit-making idea: Financing private healthcare SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Profit-making idea: Fashion accessories and auxiliary services in Rwanda

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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