African fintech rises to the challenge Published by International Finance Corporation on 8 December 2022 In the years to come fintech will likely become even more integral to African economies as businesses and customers alike recognise the long-term benefits of digital transactions.
Profit-making idea: Financing local service providers in Africa’s extractive industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2022 Investors seeking opportunities in Africa should consider backing domestic companies that provide services to international mining, and oil and gas operators.
Investor bullish about snack food in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 December 2022 Pearl Capital Partners’ Wanjohi Ndagu talks about the potential he sees in the snacks industry and opportunities to export food products to the wider East African region from Uganda.
Starting a cashew processing factory in Tanzania: My experience Published by Fahad Awadh on 4 December 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-processing, outlines his journey of getting a cashew nut processing business off the ground.
From fish to tomato paste: Replacing Africa’s imported food with local production Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2022 We examine the continent’s import substitution prospects and challenges from the perspective of investors and entrepreneurs on the ground.
African baby food makers have an edge over foreign producers, says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2022 The absence of infant cereals in Cameroon prompted Pascaline Nenda to create her own baby food company.
Investing in Africa from the perspective of Novastar Ventures Published by Tamara Thomas on 29 November 2022 Novastar Ventures managing partner speaks about some of the firm’s most interesting investments and the opportunities he sees on the continent.
From Wall Street to making chocolate in Ghana Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 28 November 2022 Niche Cocoa began as a small enterprise, and today the company is the largest fully integrated cocoa processor in Ghana.
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.
The entrepreneur who saw a gap in Nigeria’s healthcare industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 November 2022 Oluwasoga Oni, co-founder of the BeaconHealth chain of medical diagnostic centres, talks about the company’s early days and dealing with Nigeria’s medical brain drain.
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.
Kenya: Education CEO eyes growth amid strong demand for tech skills Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 November 2022 Snehar Shah, CEO of coding school Moringa, talks about demand for tech talent, expansion opportunities and students’ earning potential once they’ve completed a Moringa course.
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.
Google-backed QShop enables Nigerian businesses to sell online Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2022 We ask founder Tarebi Alebiosu about the company’s business model and e-commerce trends in Nigeria.