Côte d’Ivoire: Businessman finds traction with smokeless, energy-efficient cooking stoves Published by Ange Kumasi on 11 November 2021 In a large workshop located in Abidjan, Ermann Zannou leads a team that produces dozens of ecologically-friendly stoves every day.
Growing a meat processing business in Zambia: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Tendai Marima on 11 November 2021 Founder of Kachema Meat talks about starting the business, challenges in the market and growth opportunities.
Green is the new yellow as more African taxis turn electric Published by Seth Onyango on 9 November 2021 Electric cars and shared mobility concepts are starting to disrupt Africa’s taxi industry.
Supplying Carrefour with fruit and veg: How this Ugandan built his business Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 November 2021 After landing clients in the retail, airline catering and hotel segments, the founder of Pure Grow Africa is now targeting the oil industry.
Congolese entrepreneur seizes the opportunity in sunflower oil production Published by Rose Ngoy on 8 November 2021 The vegetable oil produced by Ange Kanonga’s company, Mimosa Simence, replaces oil imported through Zambia.
East Africa: Investor identifies opportunities in the healthcare sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 November 2021 Fredd Kambo, a partner at private equity firm Zoscales Partners, is bullish about the provision of affordable healthcare to the middle class.
From fries to tomato paste to rice: 7 CEOs who’ve spotted gaps in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2021 A selection of seven businesspeople who are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Ethiopian coffee roasting company taps into strong domestic demand Published by Tom Collins on 5 November 2021 Talking business with Aster Mengesha, CEO of coffee roasting company Aster Bunna.
Selling ice in Nigeria: Entrepreneur spots gap in market where ‘there is always a party’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2021 Iceplace Millennial produces edible ice on a large scale for restaurants, clubs and events companies in Nigeria, mostly in Lagos.
Investment opportunities in African tertiary education Published by Sudeep Laad and Subhash Kunche on 2 November 2021 Investors can back key investment trends across the higher education institution, edtech, and TVET sectors.
Africa’s film industry: Growing interest from American and Chinese companies Published by UNESCO on 2 November 2021 As African stories become more globally appealing, African producers are attracting the interest of new, non-historical partners such as the United States and China.
Dried mango for the export market: Zambian entrepreneur’s agro-processing bet pays off Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 October 2021 Founder of Chankwakwa explains how she established a business that exports dried mango to Europe and supplies several other food products to supermarket chains throughout Zambia.
Egypt: Future African trade heavyweight? Published by Seth Onyango on 28 October 2021 Fast-growing trade, digital – and soon, physical – links across the Sahara are changing Egypt’s role on the continent, in what could mark the first stirrings of a regional trade behemoth.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur outlines how he grew food delivery app Munch Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 28 October 2021 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Tatenda Jakarasi sought a convenient way to order his favourite meals without taking time out of his day and busy schedule.