Articles

From agriculture to climate-smart mining: Unpacking opportunities in Mozambique and beyond

Published by Sven Hugo on 14 January 2021

ThirdWay Africa CEO talks about investing in farming and climate-smart mining, and reveals how Mozambique’s natural gas industry is opening up prospects in other sectors.

Ethiopia: Entrepreneur builds business that trains tech professionals and matches them with employers

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 14 January 2021

Gebeya’s CEO, Amadou Daffe, shares how he started a company that trains tech professionals and matches them with employers in Africa and around the world.

Building the Starbucks of healthcare in Egypt

Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 January 2021

Like the coffee franchise, Dawi Clinics’ goal is to establish a standardised and scalable chain of clinics.

Selling consumer goods in an unstable economy: How Ka Da Terra is making it work in Mozambique

Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 January 2021

Úrsula Pais, founder of Ka Da Terra Supermercados, adapted her business in response to Mozambique’s economic troubles.

Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021

Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2021

The impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya

Published by Carien du Plessis on 12 January 2021

When US-born entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver moved to Kenya, he was struck by how expensive formula milk was.

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

Published by Carien du Plessis on 11 January 2021

Like the ride-hailing app, Hello Tractor uses technology to connect farmers with tractor owners.

Founder of SweepSouth on the ups and downs of starting a platform that connects clients and domestic workers

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 11 January 2021

South Africa’s SweepSouth connects clients with domestic workers, including cleaners, child-care providers and gardeners.

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021

In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.

Lessons learnt from investing in agricultural SMEs in East Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2021

Pearl Capital Partners shares its experiences of investing in early-stage agricultural SMEs.

Kobo360 is digitising cargo delivery in Africa

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 6 January 2021

Obi Ozor, CEO and co-founder of Kobo360, reveals how his vision is transforming the way African goods move across the continent.

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021

Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.

Kenya’s Peter Njonjo left his corporate job to build a company that connects farmers with small shopkeepers

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 4 January 2021

Peter Njonjo’s mission was straightforward: make food more affordable for Kenyans, who spend about 46% of their household income on food – among the highest percentage in the world.

Nigerian startup connects retail stores to customers based on their location

Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 January 2021

One Kiosk is a Nigerian online platform that connects local store owners with customers based on their location.

Articles

From agriculture to climate-smart mining: Unpacking opportunities in Mozambique and beyond

Ethiopia: Entrepreneur builds business that trains tech professionals and matches them with employers

Building the Starbucks of healthcare in Egypt

Selling consumer goods in an unstable economy: How Ka Da Terra is making it work in Mozambique

Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

Founder of SweepSouth on the ups and downs of starting a platform that connects clients and domestic workers

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Lessons learnt from investing in agricultural SMEs in East Africa

Kobo360 is digitising cargo delivery in Africa

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Kenya’s Peter Njonjo left his corporate job to build a company that connects farmers with small shopkeepers

Nigerian startup connects retail stores to customers based on their location

Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry

Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt

A five-step Africa investment strategy during economic crisis

3D printed homes in Kenya: A future blueprint for affordable housing?

Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Shandré Sund: A master of her craft!

‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’

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