Africa’s cotton clothing value chain offers untapped opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2022 Most raw cotton is exported to other continents for value addition and then reimported in the form of yarn and fabrics.
Lagos-based investor reveals tech investment opportunities in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2022 Brian Waswani Odhiambo, a partner at venture capital firm Novastar Ventures, highlights the verticals within West Africa’s tech industry that excite him most from an investment perspective.
Production of baby food in Africa offers promising potential Published by Staff Writer on 22 November 2022 Africa imports €570 million of food preparations for infant use every year, and this figure is projected to exceed €1.1 billion by 2026.
Digital marketing in Africa: The window of opportunity is now Published by McKinsey on 18 November 2022 Digital sales are the next horizon of business growth for all consumer-facing businesses in Africa, but only a fraction of this potential has been tapped.
Lessons learnt from selling consumer goods in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 November 2022 Singaporean businessman Shaun Jayaratnam has been doing business in Africa for over a decade in various capacities. He shares his advice for foreign companies seeking to enter Africa’s consumer goods industry.
Africa could capture 10% of global green hydrogen market Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2022 Green hydrogen offers an opportunity for Africa to capitalise on its massive renewable energy endowment.
Making money in Africa’s consumer goods market: Advice for Asian companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2022 Entry-level consumer electronics, plant-based dairy substitutes and snack food are some of the items Asian businesspeople could consider if they want to expand to Africa.
Climate adaptation in Africa offers investment opportunities for private sector Published by Mounir Bari and Sebastien Dessus on 10 November 2022 Money to be made in investments that reduce the damage caused by climate-change induced natural disasters.
Healthcare investor discusses opportunities in Nigeria and rest of Africa Published by James Torvaney on 4 November 2022 An interview with the managing director of Health54, a new CFAO-backed African healthcare investment fund.
Real estate opportunities in Nigeria: Student housing and looking beyond Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2022 Olaide Agboola, CEO of Purple Real Estate Income Limited, shares his perspective on student accommodation, low-income housing and development prospects in cities beyond Lagos.
Profit-making idea: Traditional African vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2022 There is increasing interest in traditional African vegetables, particularly among wealthier consumers in cities.
Profit-making idea: Pineapple processing in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2022 There is increasing demand for fresh pineapple and pineapple products in regional and international markets.
A unique business model to sell chicken in Ethiopia, Rwanda and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2022 Flow Equity is a multi-country poultry business targeting rural households. Chris Issac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, unpacks the company’s business model.
Insurance for $2 a month: The business model of African start-up Turaco Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2022 Turaco embeds its insurance into the products and services of third-party companies.