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.
West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2023 Sustainable African Foods is setting up the world’s first industrial-scale fonio processing plant in Mali.
Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2023 How Andrew Asamoah started and grew a property development company in Ghana.
M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge Published by Seth Onyango on 23 February 2023 The African mobile money giant is looking to replicate its African success in new markets as the global demand for seamless, fast and affordable remittance services heats up.
Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 22 February 2023 Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.
