A vegan ice cream business: Sinenhlanhla Ndlela’s journey so far Published by Annelize Visser on 20 November 2020 South African entrepreneur Sinenhlanhla Ndlela’s vegan ice cream start-up story.
Nigerian entrepreneur spots gap for locally-grown vegetables and related products Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 November 2020 We speak to Shola Ladoja, CEO of Simply Green, a Nigerian company which supplies the local market with fruit and vegetables as well as organic, raw cold-pressed juices.
Profit-making idea: Last-mile e-commerce distribution in South Africa Published by Sven Hugo on 19 November 2020 In the next five years, e-commerce platforms may approach smaller, local service providers to deliver parcels by bicycle or scooter.
Ethiopia: How this entrepreneur capitalised on an opportunity in the eyewear industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2020 Sun Optics has more than 20 outlets across the country which do eye tests and sell frames and lenses to the public.
Nigeria: Businessman taps into demand for student accommodation Published by Carien du Plessis on 16 November 2020 Student Accommod8 develops and operates purpose-built student housing in Nigeria.
Five business opportunities in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2020 From agriculture to real estate, we highlight five business opportunities in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy with a population of over 200 million.
Profit-making idea: Housing for young professionals in Nigeria Published by Carien du Plessis on 14 November 2020 Housing for young professionals is a potentially lucrative, untapped business opportunity in the Nigerian property sector.
Made in Ghana wine brand gaining a foothold in local market Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2020 Company introduces cashew, cocoa and coffee wines.
Tapping Africa’s $180bn internet economy opportunity Published by Alison Buckholtz and Ken Oloo on 12 November 2020 Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s GDP by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy.
Taking on the multinationals: Kenyan entrepreneur provides snapshot of her home and personal care products company Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 November 2020 We speak to Shirlene Nafula, CEO of Crystal River Products, a Kenyan company that manufactures home and personal care products.
South Africa: Naspers-backed company spots gap to streamline the food service supply chain Published by Sven Hugo on 11 November 2020 We talk to Food Supply Network CEO and co-founder Gert Steyn about building an ecosystem for the food service industry.
Tanzanian company connects farmers to fresh produce buyers Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2020 Kilimo Fresh is a Tanzanian online fresh produce platform that connects smallholder farmers to buyers.
Making a business out of Bitcoin trading Published by Staff Writer on 9 November 2020 There’s a common misconception that Bitcoin (BTC) is just a new kind of money – something used merely to buy and sell goods online.
Profit-making idea: Africa’s creative industries Published by Palladium on 9 November 2020 Digitisation and mobile penetration have drawn attention to a less traditional investment destination: Africa’s creative industries.
