Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice Published by James Torvaney on 28 February 2021 How entrepreneur Hamza Hashim spotted an opportunity to produce juice from Sierra Leone’s surplus fruit.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2021.
Is green the new gold? Investment opportunities in South Africa’s cannabis industry Published by Buhle Ndweni on 26 February 2021 From hemp products to the export of pharmaceutical ingredients, SilverLeaf Investments joint CEO Pierre van der Hoven answers our questions about opportunities in the cannabis sector.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
‘An uphill battle’: Entrepreneur explains how she built a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2021 After a challenging start, the ReelFruit brand is now available in over 350 stores and a handful of export markets. Founder Affiong Williams reveals how she did it.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur identifies opportunity in cold chain logistics for the agriculture sector Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 February 2021 We speak to Ope Olanrewaju, the CEO of Kennie-O Cold Chain Logistics, a Nigerian company that provides refrigerated transport and cold storage solutions to fresh produce farmers.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur capitalises on agri-processing opportunities Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 February 2021 We speak to Titus Mboko, the managing director of Grain Solutions Agro Industries, a Zimbabwean company that produces maize meal, bread flour and animal feed.
Why this private equity firm remains bullish on its investment in South Africa’s fashion industry Published by Anina Visser on 23 February 2021 The global fashion industry has been hard hit by Covid-19. However, Bryan Turner, partner at SPEAR Capital, doesn’t regret investing in South African e-tailer RunwaySale.
Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.
City on the move: Walvis Bay, Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 February 2021 “I feel that a lot of people don’t see the town for what it is and the potential it has,” says businessman.
Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters Published by Lauren Johnston and Marc Lanteigne on 17 February 2021 New Year’s Day marked a major step in China-Africa relations in the form of the China-Mauritius bilateral free-trade agreement.
How this surfer built the leading coffee brand in Namibia Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 February 2021 Entrepreneur Dennis de Wet gives a detailed account of how he founded and grew the Slowtown coffee brand.
Zimbabwe’s too-productive mango growers look to processing to boost incomes Published by Lungelo Ndhlovu on 16 February 2021 With heavy rain bringing a glut of fruit, and coronavirus lockdown making selling it difficult, a processing centre is preventing waste and protecting incomes.
Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
