What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price? Published by Jannie Rossouw on 22 June 2022 Increases in the domestic price of fuel are big news in South Africa, with the price of petrol, diesel and paraffin reaching new highs.
Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 21 June 2022 An interview with SS Jandu, founder and managing director of retail chain Zucchini Greengrocers.
Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2022 The potential to digitise commerce on the continent and some of the start-ups taking advantage of these opportunities.
Nairobi adds new infrastructure, incentives to its ‘silicon savannah’ drawcard Published by Conrad Onyango on 19 June 2022 Kenya’s tech start-up ecosystem is looking to attract even more overseas interest as the country launches an International Financial Centre and giant tech firms renew their interest in East Africa’s ‘Silicon Savannah’.
Nigerian start-up identifies opportunity in palm oil demand-supply mismatch Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2022 Nigerian company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022 Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.
Is there still a positive story for investing in Africa? Published by Allan Gray on 14 June 2022 Like many risk assets, African bonds benefited from loose developed country monetary policy over the past decade, which resulted in inflows; however, these have now begun to reverse.
Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022 Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.
Zambia: Superfood business tapping into health trend in Africa and abroad Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2022 Moringa Initiative has established itself as a substantial international bulk supplier of dried moringa leaves as well as branded products that contain the nutritious superfood.
Kenya: Why B2B e-commerce platform Twiga ventured into farming Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2022 Twiga Foods has traditionally been regarded as mostly a tech company. However, it recently announced a $10 million investment into its own farming operations.
Insurance heavyweights such as Allianz eyeing growth in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 9 June 2022 Africa’s insurance market is the most underserved in the world – but activity in the sector is on the increase, a trend that could signal a new phase of growth.
Lesotho: Fish-farming business exporting sushi-grade trout to Japan Published by Chito Siame on 7 June 2022 Sanlei is an integrated aquaculture producer of Africa’s largest sushi-grade trout, primarily for export to Japan and South Africa.
South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2022 The founder of Fitness Junction discovered most of her members were there for much more than exercise.
South African private equity industry adapting to a changing world Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2022 South African private equity activity is recovering from Covid-induced uncertainty, with industry players reporting an increase in transactions, which is expected to accelerate into the remainder of 2022.
