Russia-Ukraine war and rising fertiliser prices: The potential impact on Africa’s agricultural markets Published by Wandile Sihlobo on 16 March 2022 The ultimate crop yields that farmers harvest depends on the use of fertilisers.
Nine entrepreneurs capitalising on West Africa’s agribusiness potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2022 A selection of businesses that are taking advantage of opportunities in West Africa’s agribusiness and food industry, from ginger and coconut to dried fruit and catfish.
Uganda: Soya bean business grows from side hustle to sizeable operation Published by Tom Collins on 14 March 2022 How the founder of Sesaco built a business that produces a variety of soya bean-based packaged products.
Kenya: This company supplies farmers with organic fertiliser, at a fraction of the cost Published by Zach Winn on 12 March 2022 Safi Organics sold more than 40 tonnes of fertiliser last year alone.
Why this private equity firm is betting on agriculture in Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 March 2022 Nicole Maske, CEO at Eos Capital, discusses opportunities in Namibia’s agriculture sector.
Seeking a business opportunity in Kenya? Try pasta Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2022 When it comes to premium pasta, local Kenyan manufacturers can achieve superior margins compared to imports.
Russia-Ukraine: a boon for Africa’s commodity exporters? Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 March 2022 Oil-rich countries as well as Africa’s big cereal producers look set to gain the most from anticipated spikes in commodity prices.
Zimbabwe peanut butter boss: Getting into supermarkets was the biggest battle Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 March 2022 “Producing a product is easy; getting it to market is death,” the founder of Nutrie Foods once said. Here is her story.
How this Kenyan entrepreneur built an online book delivery business Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 8 March 2022 E-commerce has gone from strength to strength in Kenya over the last few years but Vincent Milewa, CEO of RafuBooks, uncovered a gap in the market for book deliveries.
Senegal: Water company challenges established brands with cheaper alternative Published by Tendai Marima on 8 March 2022 MIYA’s business model centres on the delivery of water to homes and offices in reusable bottles.
Nairobi: Understanding the opportunity to invest in student accommodation Published by Cytonn Report on 7 March 2022 With the current available stock far below demand, Kenya’s student housing gap has attracted private sector participation to increase supply.
Ukraine crisis: Could Africa become Europe’s next gas station? Published by Seth Onyango on 3 March 2022 Africa’s vast deposits of natural gas and oil have gained renewed international prominence as a shift in global markets away from Russia intensifies.
Kenya: How this clothing factory shifted strategy during the pandemic Published by Amir Paivar and Ken Oloo on 2 March 2022 Hela Clothing, one of the largest apparel manufacturers in Kenya, turned a crisis into an opportunity.
West Africa: Serial entrepreneur turns to farming with locally-made tractor Published by Blame Ekoue on 1 March 2022 Togolese entrepreneur Minsob Logou has invented a mini-tractor, tailor-made for local conditions. Now, he wants to sell it across the region.
