Articles

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Published by Terser Adamu on 16 March 2023

In Episode #60 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Tunji Andrews, who is the CEO of Awabah. The digital platform helps millions of Nigerians get on the Micro Pension Scheme.

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 March 2023

Shine Bridge Global plans to produce and sell products made from Nigerian cassava in the US and other countries.

Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential

Published by Conrad Onyango on 15 March 2023

Europe is setting its sight on Africa’s yet-to-be-developed green hydrogen industry.

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

Published by Staff Writer on 13 March 2023

We highlight seven Nigerian entrepreneurs making a name for themselves in the agribusiness and food industry.

The strategies behind Cleopatra Hospitals’ rise in Egypt’s private healthcare sector

Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 12 March 2023

In less than a decade, Cleopatra Hospitals Group has become one of Egypt’s largest private healthcare companies.

Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why

Published by Alison Buckholtz and Santiago Canete on 9 March 2023

In Nigeria, there is increasing demand for cooling solutions that can keep food safe.

From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2023

Fieldbar has reinvented the traditional cooler box. We speak to founder Lee Hartman to learn about the company’s early days, manufacturing challenges, and its branding and design strategy.

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023

Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.

Training the next generation of African VC investors with Mark Kleyner

Published by Terser Adamu on 7 March 2023

In Episode #59 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Mark Kleyner, who is co-founder and programme director of Dream VC, which is an investor accelerator for Africa.

Commercial and industrial segments boost African solar energy

Published by Bonface Orucho on 3 March 2023

The commercial and industrial solar segment registered year-on-year growth of 61.5% in 2022.

Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite

Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023

Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.

Investing in Africa’s most promising startups with Emmanuel Adegboye

Published by Terser Adamu on 2 March 2023

In Episode #58 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu speaks with Emmanuel Adegboye, the head of Madica, an Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme.

Japanese investor sees opportunity in Africa’s growing healthcare market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2023

Japanese investment firm AAIC seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for medical services in Africa by backing healthcare startups.

South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market

Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 February 2023

MellowVans, a South African business that specialises in manufacturing light electric vehicles, has taken a major step in expanding its reach.

Articles

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

The strategies behind Cleopatra Hospitals’ rise in Egypt’s private healthcare sector

Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why

From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Training the next generation of African VC investors with Mark Kleyner

Commercial and industrial segments boost African solar energy

Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite

Investing in Africa’s most promising startups with Emmanuel Adegboye

Japanese investor sees opportunity in Africa’s growing healthcare market

South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market

How this Japanese entrepreneur started an e-motorbike business in Ethiopia

Three South African factory bosses to watch

How this African-focused investor made her millions

Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Dubai: Akintola Oladejo’s vision for Nigerian real estate

The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales

Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur

Cape Town and Lagos among Africa’s ultra-rich hotspots

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