Why Mauritius is key to unlocking Africa’s blue economy Published by Rajnish Aubeeluck on 24 May 2021 How Mauritius can enhance its current value proposition across the African continent.
West Africa: Processing cassava into packaged products for the international market Published by Kageni Muse on 23 May 2021 Côte d’Ivoire-based agri-processing company Citrine makes packaged cassava-based food items sold at shops in Europe and the US that cater to the African diaspora.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy for powering industries in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2021 “With the perennial challenges we have with power, waste-to-energy makes business sense if you can find the right investments,” says businessman.
Zambian tech startup building products for farming sector: Talking business with CEO of AgriPredict Published by James Torvaney on 20 May 2021 Cassandra Mtine-Makumbi, co-founder and CEO of Zambia-based AgriPredict, talks about generating revenue from a product targeted at small-scale farmers and some of the biggest challenges facing the startup.
City on the move: Tamale, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 May 2021 Agro-processing and hospitality opportunities in the capital of Ghana’s Northern Region.
Exporting coconuts from Côte d’Ivoire to Europe: How this entrepreneur got into the agri-commodity trading game Published by Kageni Muse on 19 May 2021 Insight from Mohamed Diaby, co-founder of Zatwa, on starting and growing a physical soft commodities trading business.
Innovative model incentivises Tanzanian small-scale millers to add micronutrients to their flour Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2021 By fortifying their flour with micronutrients, small-scale flour millers not only boost their sales but also improve the health of consumers.
Ghana: Businessman spots gap to make gas more affordable for households Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 May 2021 How XpressGas became a strong player in Ghana’s competitive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.
Start-ups tapping into Africa’s healthcare supply chain opportunities Published by Salient Advisory on 17 May 2021 Start-ups across the continent are developing innovative, commercial models to transform health product distribution for consumers and providers alike.
Nigeria: Snack food company targets health-conscious consumers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 May 2021 Bonita Foods, founded in 2017, is a Nigerian company that produces a variety of snacks from fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Africa’s sleeping giant: Seven things businesspeople should know about the DRC Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2021 CEO discusses the opportunities in the country and the challenges investors should be aware of.
Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2021 An estimated $600 million in fish is imported into Nigeria every year.
From farm to shop: How this company streamlines Senegal’s fresh produce supply chain Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 May 2021 Afrikamart, founded in 2018, is a digital platform that links rural farmers in Senegal to merchants in urban areas.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
