Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023 Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.
Cross-border food trade in Africa with Daniel Njiwa Published by Terser Adamu on 14 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Daniel Njiwa, who is the head of regional food trade at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Agribusiness in Zimbabwe: Entrepreneurs capitalising on opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2023 From producing peanut butter to exporting products made from the baobab fruit, these six businesses are embracing the potential of Zimbabwe’s agribusiness and food industry.
Rebuilding trust with young leaders, igniting positive change Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2023 Discover how Koffi Assouan envisions a world where youth engagement, inclusion, and empowerment are not just ideals, but thriving realities.
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.
Building an African luxury brand: Interview with model turned shoemaker Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2023 Once gracing international runways as one of the world’s premier models, Armando Cabral has transitioned into the role of an entrepreneur, founding his eponymous luxury shoe brand.
Teaching teachers: Entrepreneur spots gap in Africa’s education sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 August 2023 Entrepreneur Alim Ladha’s Instill Education is addressing sub-Saharan Africa’s need for 17 million teachers by 2030.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2023 From exporting organic pineapple juice to Europe to growing a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria, these six entrepreneurs are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry.
African bond markets: Uncertainty remains high, but progress is being made Published by Mark Dunley-Owen on 6 August 2023 A lot happened in African markets during the second quarter of 2023. Much of this was positive for African credit, although it will need to be backed up by future actions to prove enduring.
Linking the African diaspora to investment opportunities back home with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar Published by Terser Adamu on 6 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, co-founder of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa, a networking platform connecting private investors to entrepreneurs in Africa.
Nigeria: Four businesses seizing opportunities in the fish industry Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2023 In this article, we spotlight four organisations harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s fish industry.
How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Africa’s data centre boom Published by Boniface Abudho and Stephen Beard on 2 August 2023 Investors are capitalising on the surging demand for data centres in Africa.
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.