Where the money’s at in Nigeria: Healthcare and consumer businesses, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2024 Healthcare and consumer-focused industries are the two sectors in Nigeria where investor Shirley Somuah sees the most significant opportunities.
Investing in Kinshasa, one of the world’s largest French-speaking cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 April 2024 With an estimated population of between 15 million and 20 million, Kinshasa has about as many French speakers as Paris.
West Africa: Potential for snack food, alternative protein, and more Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2024 French-speaking West Africa’s agribusiness sector presents robust investment opportunities, according to Evelyne Dioh Simpa, managing director of investment firm WIC Capital.
Zambia: From goat meat to strawberries, entrepreneurs seizing opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2024 From trading with small-scale farmers to building a goat meat empire, these five companies are tapping into the potential of Zambia’s agribusiness and food industry.
Profit potential in the DRC for Zambian agribusiness companies Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2024 A significant opportunity exists to supply the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a market of approximately 100 million people, with products from Zambia.
Nigeria: CEO grows dried fruit company from idea to modern factory Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2024 Last month, Nigerian dried fruit snacks company ReelFruit commissioned its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2024 Rozelle Abramson, co-owner of South Africa’s Fynbos Fine Foods, highlights numerous benefits of the private label approach over exclusively promoting one’s own brand.
Zimbabwe could cash in on growing interest in baobab powder Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2024 Baobab powder, extracted from the fruit of the baobab tree, contains nearly four times the vitamin C found in oranges.
South African CEO on the changing dynamics of influencer marketing Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2024 ‘You can actually get a lot more out of smaller, micro-influencers.’
The investment appeal of South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2024 Alexis Caude, a managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, was struck by the large number of investable companies in South Africa.
Why this investment firm backed a luxury farming product from Kenya Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2024 In 2021, private equity firm Adenia backed a Kenyan farm producing a niche product that managing partner Alexis Caude equates to a luxury item.
10x growth: Seeing opportunity in South Africa’s energy crisis Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2024 Private equity firm Adenia Partners has made two investments in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
Room for growth in Kenya’s modern retail sector Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2024 Over 70% of goods are still purchased from informal, small stores rather than from air-conditioned supermarkets.
South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024 How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.