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.
Building a private school business in South Africa, Kenya and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 November 2022 Chinezi Chijioke, CEO and co-founder of Nova Pioneer, talks about building the business, demand for private education in Africa and the impact of inflation on the group.
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.
Zimbabwean health food business exporting to Zambia; eyes broader region Published by Kuda Chideme on 3 November 2022 In 2017, Lesley Marange, a young food scientist in Zimbabwe, quit his job at a local sugar processor citing poor remuneration. Today he is the founder and CEO of Glytime Foods, a healthy food start-up with over 40 employees.
Egypt: Start-up investor shares his experiences building a fast-food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 November 2022 Chickin Worx founder talks about his journey so far and the nuances of Egypt’s restaurant industry.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies in 2022 Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2022 The DRC, Niger, Rwanda and South Sudan, along with the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius, are set to be the region’s fastest growing economies this year.
Special economic zones – game changers for Africa’s growth? Published by Bonface Orucho on 31 October 2022 From Morocco to Mauritius, African countries are creating special economic zones to accelerate and diversify economic growth.
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.
Ghana: Building an export-oriented skincare company Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2022 Entrepreneur talks about growing her business and the opportunity she sees under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Africa’s airline industry reorganises to boost profitability Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 October 2022 After being battered by Covid-19, African airlines are re-modelling operations to increase connectivity, traffic volumes and profitability.
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.