How this Tanzanian entrepreneur built a business that exports vegetables to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 June 2021 Hadija Jabiri outlines the steps she took to establish an agricultural business with clients at home and abroad.
Africa’s free trade area: A pipe dream or silver bullet? Published by Dianna Games on 1 June 2021 The African Continental Free Trade Area is not an event, but a long, slow and complex process that will take years to gain traction, writes Dianna Games.
African investors reveal seven industries that make them uneasy Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2021 We asked a handful of investors in Africa to identify the industries they are less enthusiastic about from an investment perspective.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2021.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
Profit-making idea: Using agro-waste to produce animal fodder in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 May 2021 “We have a lot of waste in the region from the production of maize and rice, for example, but no company is adding value to this and turning it into animal fodder,” says agribusiness entrepreneur.
Ghana: Company taps into growing demand for superfood fonio Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 May 2021 How a pair of Ghanaian entrepreneurs built a company that processes fonio into cereal and flour for both the domestic and international markets.
Kenyan regulators set their sights on free-and-easy fintech Published by Ariana Issaias and Dominic Indokhomi on 26 May 2021 Fintech is one of the least regulated segments of the country’s financial services sector, but the industry’s unregulated days are numbered.
John Deere’s Africa boss talks selling tractors and agriculture trends on the continent Published by Betsy G Henderson on 26 May 2021 An interview with Jaco Beyers, managing director of tractor maker John Deere’s business in Africa.
Seasoned investor sees opportunities in African luxury and premium brands Published by James Torvaney on 25 May 2021 Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, an experienced financial services and private equity executive, recently announced a new investment firm, Birimian, which seeks to back African fashion and luxury brands.
Ranked: The most admired brands in Africa in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2021 Brand Africa this week released its latest rankings of the most admired brands in Africa, with names like Nike, Dangote, MTN, DStv and GTBank registering strong showings.
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.
