Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition Published by Jason Hopps on 19 November 2021 Investors are recognising the growing strength – and future promise – of Africa’s creative industries.
Regional medical tourism set to grow in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 18 November 2021 Fewer trips to India and other “medical tourism” destinations by Africa’s middle class is one anticipated result of a surge of investment into medical facilities, says a just-released report.
McKinsey identifies 24 green manufacturing business opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2021 From the assembly of electric fishing boats to the manufacturing of bioplastic using agricultural products, McKinsey highlights new business opportunities across several sectors.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.
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.
