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.
French-speaking West Africa: Big opportunities to invest in small businesses Published by Betsy G Henderson on 15 April 2024 Evelyne Dioh Simpa, the managing director of WIC Capital, discusses investment prospects in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.
A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023 The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.
Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023 A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.
Côte d’Ivoire: Building a cosmetics business with shea butter Published by Ange Kumasi on 6 June 2023 Mouahié Kouassi founded Agrikraft, a cosmetics business in Côte d’Ivoire, that transforms locally-sourced shea butter into various products.
Côte d’Ivoire: Fast food chain finding traction with its West African menu Published by Ange Kumasi on 26 August 2022 Ivorian entrepreneur Olivia Akouba Angola explains how she started a fast food restaurant chain with a West African menu.
Ghanaian investor talks opportunities in agriculture and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 18 March 2022 From tech-enabled primary production to packaged food, Jerry Parkes reveals potentially lucrative opportunities in agriculture and other sectors.
Can Africa cash in on its cashew nut domination? Published by Patrick Nelle on 28 February 2022 In a little over 10 years, Africa has become the global powerhouse producer of cashew nuts. Now the hunt is on for greater dividends.
Exporting cashew nuts from West Africa to Europe: CEO shares her story Published by James Torvaney on 31 January 2022 Salma Seetaroo, CEO of Côte d’Ivoire-based Cashew Coast, talks about how she built the business and the global trends and opportunities relating to the lucrative nut.
Côte d’Ivoire: Businessman finds traction with smokeless, energy-efficient cooking stoves Published by Ange Kumasi on 11 November 2021 In a large workshop located in Abidjan, Ermann Zannou leads a team that produces dozens of ecologically-friendly stoves every day.
Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2021 Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of private equity firm Adiwale Partners, reveals the industries that excite him, from air conditioning to private education.
Eight agribusiness ideas to consider in West Africa: Catfish, cassava, fonio and more Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2021 Investors and businesspeople highlight eight agriculture-related ideas to explore in West Africa.
Exporting dried fruit from West Africa to Europe: How this businessman built a sizeable company Published by James Torvaney on 25 August 2021 HPW is one of the largest producers of naturally dried fruits in Africa. Founder Hans Peter Werder explains what it takes to penetrate the European market.
Côte d’Ivoire: Investor-backed entrepreneur sees gap for real fruit ice lollies Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 August 2021 Syn’el, a company founded in 2017 and based in Côte d’Ivoire, specialises in the manufacture of sorbets on sticks (ice lollies), under the Paletas brand.