Investment adventures in Africa’s frontier markets Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2024 Dutch investor Barthout van Slingelandt, managing partner of XSML Capital, shares his experiences of backing companies in the DRC, Uganda, and Angola.
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.
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.
Investors pick four African frontier markets with the promise of super returns Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 December 2023 During a session at the recent SuperReturn Africa conference, a group of African investors were asked to identify a frontier market they are optimistic about.
Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023 There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
Profit-making idea: Financing local service providers in Africa’s extractive industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2022 Investors seeking opportunities in Africa should consider backing domestic companies that provide services to international mining, and oil and gas operators.
Why Equity Group CEO James Mwangi is betting on the DRC Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2022 James Mwangi, CEO of Kenya-based banking outfit Equity Group Holdings, believes the country has the potential to “succeed big”.
Higher prices, demand revs up copper mining activities in Zambia and DRC Published by Conrad Onyango on 6 May 2022 One of the industry’s most influential players has called the moment an “inflection point” for the metal.
Electric battery manufacturing – could this be Africa’s next big thing? Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 December 2021 The private sector, politicians and regional lenders have come behind Africa’s first regional electric battery manufacturing initiative, taking shape in the cobalt-rich DRC.
Congolese entrepreneur seizes the opportunity in sunflower oil production Published by Rose Ngoy on 8 November 2021 The vegetable oil produced by Ange Kanonga’s company, Mimosa Simence, replaces oil imported through Zambia.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
