Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in honey and beekeeping industry Published by Kageni Muse on 21 June 2021 Founder of Tilaa explains how he started an integrated beekeeping business in northern Ghana.
Africa’s shot at local pharma production Published by Alison Buckholtz on 18 June 2021 Imbalances between supply and demand in the pharmaceutical sector have captured investors’ attention. Locally-manufactured medicines could bridge the gap.
Fintech entrepreneur applying lessons from The Richest Man in Babylon to create wealth in Nigeria Published by Natalie Greve on 18 June 2021 Salami Abolore’s company Riby aims to create wealth in Nigeria by providing digital products and services that make it easier for individuals to save, lend, borrow and invest.
City on the move: Kafue, Zambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 June 2021 Kafue’s location makes it ideal for any entrepreneur looking to set up an agro-processing facility.
Farming in the city: Ugandan start-up makes equipment for vertical agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2021 Vertical and Micro Gardening is a Ugandan company that builds farm towers to make farming a viable micro-enterprise for low-income earners in urban centres.
As Africa recovers, new investment opportunities beckon Published by Jason Hopps on 17 June 2021 SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects and how he’d invest a billion dollars in Africa.
Impact of Covid-19 on Nigerian consumers: On-the-ground insights from investor Published by Funke Okubadejo on 16 June 2021 Covid-19 has had an overwhelming impact on consumer habits in Nigeria.
Uganda: A profitable business from converting farming waste into green charcoal Published by James Torvaney on 16 June 2021 Green Charcoal Uganda uses agricultural waste to produce an environmentally-friendly energy source. CEO Geoffrey Okoth Yoga explains how he built the business.
Producing honey in Tanzania: CEO outlines the journey of Swahili Honey Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2021 Joseph Kadendula explains how he and his co-founders built a business that sells 270 tonnes of honey a year.
Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market Published by Kageni Muse on 11 June 2021 Valerie Muigai describes how she built a company that manufactures reusable cloth diapers in Uganda.
Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on food processing opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 June 2021 David Foli Ayivor’s company extends the shelf life of fresh produce by processing it into fruit powder.
Profit-making idea: Food e-commerce in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2021 “While there are already food delivery services in Lagos, customers often complain about inefficiencies,” says entrepreneur.
Profit-making idea: Tailor-made finance solutions for agriculture in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2021 Potential for customised financing products that fit the needs and circumstances of farmers in Tanzania.