Nigerian waste recycling business turns trash into cash Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 October 2020 Olufunto Boroffice, CEO of Chanja Datti, talks about how she started the business and the toughest situation she has found herself in as an entrepreneur.
From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020 Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 October 2020 Solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, says businessman Onyekachi Izukanne.
Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria Published by PwC on 5 October 2020 PwC estimates that Nigeria would need about 28.3 million metric tonnes of fresh cassava root planted annually on about 1.2 million hectares of land to meet the country’s demand for cassava by-products and derivatives.
Interview: Manufacturing charcoal from coconut waste in Ghana Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 October 2020 Ghanaian company Zaacoal, launched in 2016, manufactures charcoal from coconut waste.
The story of Filmhouse, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 October 2020 Kene Okwuosa and Moses Babatope reveal how they capitalised on an opportunity in the entertainment industry.
American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya Published by Ann Ngengere on 2 October 2020 “I did extensive research on several ideas and industries and saw promise in the furniture market,” says Eric Kouskalis, co-founder of Moko.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in September Published by Staff Writer on 30 September 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in September 2020.
Experts reveal nine agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 29 September 2020 Africa’s agribusiness and food sector presents significant commercial opportunities.
Dealmaking in South Africa: Interview with investor Zuko Kubukeli Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 September 2020 We speak to Zuko Kubukeli, CEO of PAPE Fund Managers, about the firm’s investment strategy, the impact of Covid and his most successful deal to date.
Land hunters: App matches Zimbabwe’s farmers with vacant plots Published by Farai Shawn Matiashe on 28 September 2020 The app’s creators hope it can help boost food security, in a country where more than half of irrigable land is lying idle.
Profit-making idea: Financing private healthcare SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal Published by Staff Writer on 28 September 2020 There are three areas where health SMEs are particularly ripe for investment: high growth potential clinics; medical and paramedical practices; and wholesalers of both pharmaceutical and medical equipment.
How FoodCo is adapting to Nigeria’s evolving retail sector Published by Dianna Games on 24 September 2020 Ade Sun-Basorun, CEO of FoodCo Nigeria, shares how he is modernising consumer retail in Nigeria.
Entrepreneur explains how she built fashion company Rwanda Clothing Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 September 2020 We talk to Joselyne Umutoniwase about her company’s growth, competition in the industry and what it takes to build a profitable fashion label.
