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Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2022

The Republic of Congo imports significant volumes of animal protein and therefore offers investment opportunities throughout the livestock production value chain.

Singaporean entrepreneur spots gap to streamline African trade

Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2022

“One of our company’s focus areas is to connect trade between Africa and Asia,” says Desmond Tay, CEO of trade technology company GUUD.

Africa’s 10 most valuable brands revealed in new research

Published by Staff Writer on 27 May 2022

MTN has retained the top place on the ranking of the most valuable African brands, while Kenyan beer label Tusker achieved the fastest growth in brand value.

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022

Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

Published by Natalie Greve on 24 May 2022

Co-founder of the Doppio Zero chain talks about the group’s humble beginnings, lessons learnt from franchising and growth potential in the restaurant space.

From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home

Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2022

These seven African entrepreneurs all studied or worked in the United States but recognised the business opportunities back home.

Building an insect farming business in South Africa

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022

Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.

Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe

Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022

Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Published by James Torvaney on 18 May 2022

Obi Charles Nnanna, founder of Nigeria-based Kaltani, explains how he is taking advantage of opportunities in the plastic waste recycling industry.

Rihanna’s beauty line Fenty seeks to tap into Africa’s growing cosmetics industry

Published by Seth Onyango on 17 May 2022

Rihanna’s Africa launch of her luxury beauty line Fenty is perceived as a reaction to the growth of the continent’s beauty and personal care industry.

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 May 2022

Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods, started her business before the internet was a thing. She landed her first export client by writing letters and sending faxes.

Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold

Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2022

Only 14% of the pipeline projects are actively under construction as many have been stalled due to the impact of the pandemic and currency depreciation.

Opportunity for Africa to participate in plant-based protein megatrend

Published by Riel Malan on 15 May 2022

Riël Malan, a partner at private equity firm EXEO Capital, shares his thoughts on how Africa can capitalise on the plant-based protein replacement megatrend.

Thinking outside the box: Five innovative business models in Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2022

From an e-commerce venture adapted for rural Africa to a firm that allows anyone to profit from farming.

Articles

Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables

Singaporean entrepreneur spots gap to streamline African trade

Africa’s 10 most valuable brands revealed in new research

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home

Building an insect farming business in South Africa

Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Rihanna’s beauty line Fenty seeks to tap into Africa’s growing cosmetics industry

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold

Opportunity for Africa to participate in plant-based protein megatrend

Thinking outside the box: Five innovative business models in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

How to build a $1bn African investment firm

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