Profit-making idea: Producing the supergrain fonio in Mali Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 June 2020 Fonio is one of the oldest cultivated cereals in Africa. It is gluten-free, rich in vitamins and amino acids and high in protein.
Due Diligence: Doing deals in Ethiopia – investor shares lessons learnt Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2020 Saad Aouad, chief investment officer of 54 Capital, talks about the investment lessons he has learnt and the unexploited opportunities in Ethiopia.
City on the move: Mutare, Zimbabwe Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 June 2020 For entrepreneurs with the required risk appetite, a good plan to find a local partner and a long-term view, the city of Mutare on the eastern border of Zimbabwe could provide many business opportunities.
Ethiopia has significant potential for import substitution but success is not that straightforward Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2020 Every year, Ethiopia imports billions of dollars of goods that can theoretically be manufactured locally.
Profit-making idea: Maintenance support for agricultural equipment in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 June 2020 The maintenance and servicing of agricultural equipment (especially tractors) remain a concern for farmers in Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Supplying zippers and buttons to Ethiopian clothing manufacturers Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2020 There is an unexploited opportunity for businesspeople and investors to provide trims, such as buttons and zippers, to Ethiopian apparel manufacturers.
City on the move: Debre Berhan, Ethiopia Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 June 2020 Debre Berhan offers investment opportunities, especially in agro-processing.
Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020 So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.
Investing in East Africa: An interview with Ascent Capital Africa founding partner Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 3 June 2020 Ascent Capital Africa founding partner David Owino talks about the firm’s origins and East Africa’s investment landscape.
‘Human beings are social animals’: Why restaurants and events will bounce back Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2020 Investor Natalie Kolbe explains why she is bullish on social events but not so much business travel.
Investment firm Accion explains why it backed Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture Published by Ashley Lewis on 25 May 2020 Impact investment firm Accion recently announced a follow-on investment in Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture, a platform that helps farmers maximise their profits.
Interview: Why AgVentures is betting on agrifood tech in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2020 We speak to Gerhard Visagie, co-founder of AgVentures, to find out more about the firm’s investment strategy and the opportunities he sees in the agri-tech industry.
Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020 Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.
Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020 Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.