Producing tomato paste in Nigeria: Tomato Jos’ seven-year journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 October 2021 Nigerian agro-processing company Tomato Jos last month officially launched its tomato paste factory, almost seven years after it first started growing tomatoes in the country.
Local drugs manufacturing: a multi-billion opportunity for pharma industry in Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 27 October 2021 Covid-19 laid bare Africa’s huge reliance on imported pharmaceuticals, with the continent importing as much as 90% of its drugs.
Profit-making idea: The organic food value chain in Uganda – from growing to processing Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2021 Chillies, sesame, sunflower seeds, beans and fruits are just some of the organic items in demand and suited for production in Uganda.
Profit-making idea: Producing fertiliser in Uganda from agricultural by-products Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 October 2021 Agriculture CEO Pamela Anyoti Peronaci believes there is a gap for local producers of fertiliser.
Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2022: Forecasts for Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and more Published by Staff Writer on 24 October 2021 Projected gross domestic product growth for African countries in 2022 and 2023.
How this Dutch entrepreneur built an organic agribusiness company in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2021 Shares Uganda specialises in the export of three commodities from Uganda to Europe: chia, sesame and bird’s eye chilli.
How China’s supply chain crunch is impacting African businesses Published by Philip Myburgh on 21 October 2021 Supply chains continue to be disrupted by port closures, limited air freight capacity, and factory shutdowns or restrictions, particularly on the China side.
Supplying fries to international fast-food chains: Kenyan company sees big potential Published by Tom Collins on 21 October 2021 Founder of Sereni Fries talks about how he capitalised on opportunities in the potato industry and the growth potential that lies ahead.
Exporting chillies from Uganda to Europe: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 October 2021 Pamela Anyoti Peronaci, founder of Sunshine Agro Products, outlines the steps she took to establish her agribusiness enterprise.
Demand for quality warehousing exceeding supply in many African cities Published by Knight Frank on 18 October 2021 Unpacking the key drivers for prime warehousing demand.
Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits Published by Nita Bhalla on 15 October 2021 From renting tractors to monitoring crops by satellite, a slew of agri-tech innovations have emerged over the last decade to serve Africa’s long-neglected small-scale farmers.
Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand Published by James Torvaney on 15 October 2021 An interview with Jeff Steinberg, founder of Latitude Craft Chocolate, a specialty cocoa and craft chocolate producer based in Uganda.
Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa Published by Ben Jackson on 14 October 2021 Babacar Ka, a partner at private equity firm DPI, talks investment opportunities in Africa and how the firm mitigates risks on the continent.
Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 October 2021 Rogz is a South African pet gear and toy business. We spoke to co-founder Irené Raubenheimer about the steps the company took to get where it is today.