Countries

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Published by Terser Adamu on 16 March 2023

In Episode #60 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Tunji Andrews, who is the CEO of Awabah. The digital platform helps millions of Nigerians get on the Micro Pension Scheme.

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 March 2023

Shine Bridge Global plans to produce and sell products made from Nigerian cassava in the US and other countries.

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

Published by Staff Writer on 13 March 2023

We highlight seven Nigerian entrepreneurs making a name for themselves in the agribusiness and food industry.

The strategies behind Cleopatra Hospitals’ rise in Egypt’s private healthcare sector

Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 12 March 2023

In less than a decade, Cleopatra Hospitals Group has become one of Egypt’s largest private healthcare companies.

Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why

Published by Alison Buckholtz and Santiago Canete on 9 March 2023

In Nigeria, there is increasing demand for cooling solutions that can keep food safe.

From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2023

Fieldbar has reinvented the traditional cooler box. We speak to founder Lee Hartman to learn about the company’s early days, manufacturing challenges, and its branding and design strategy.

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023

Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.

Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite

Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023

Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.

South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market

Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 February 2023

MellowVans, a South African business that specialises in manufacturing light electric vehicles, has taken a major step in expanding its reach

West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 February 2023

Sustainable African Foods is setting up the world’s first industrial-scale fonio processing plant in Mali.

Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2023

How Andrew Asamoah started and grew a property development company in Ghana.

M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge

Published by Seth Onyango on 23 February 2023

The African mobile money giant is looking to replicate its African success in new markets as the global demand for seamless, fast and affordable remittance services heats up.

Madagascar’s mobile money boom

Published by Olivier Monnier on 18 February 2023

Over a third of the population in Madagascar is now able to use mobile money for everything from paying bills to person-to-person transfers, to even saving or getting a loan.

South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 February 2023

A closer look at the business model of Rentoza, which gives customers access to electronics and baby goods on a subscription basis, similar to Netflix.

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Countries

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

The strategies behind Cleopatra Hospitals’ rise in Egypt’s private healthcare sector

Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why

From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite

South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market

West African fonio company seeks piece of global gluten-free market

Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall

M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge

Madagascar’s mobile money boom

South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership

Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023

Young Zimbabweans choosing farming over corporate jobs

Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa

A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews

Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market?

Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential

From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch

The strategies behind Cleopatra Hospitals’ rise in Egypt’s private healthcare sector

Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why

From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar

How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada

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