Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 December 2024 How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief, Jaco Maritz, picks his five favourite interviews from 2024.
Looking for big returns in Africa? Get in before the crowd arrives Published by Staff Writer on 16 October 2024 Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki explains his strategic play in Ethiopia.
How this Japanese entrepreneur started an e-motorbike business in Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2024 In 2021, Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki moved to Ethiopia to establish Dodai, an electric motorcycle company assembling its bikes locally in Addis Ababa.
From Nigeria to Kenya: Entrepreneurs turning Africa’s plastic waste into wealth Published by Staff Writer on 9 September 2024 From Nigeria to Ethiopia and Kenya, these three entrepreneurs have spotted opportunities in Africa’s waste recycling industry.
An entrepreneur’s journey from rural Ethiopia to global finance – and back Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2024 Yonas Alemu, founder of the food company Lovegrass Ethiopia, has navigated a remarkable path – from growing up in rural Ethiopia, to working as an investment banker in London, and ultimately returning to his homeland to start a business.
The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2024 Investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur Yonas Alemu is the founder of Lovegrass, a food company making products from the Ethiopian super grain teff.
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.
M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 August 2023 As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.
Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 July 2023 Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.
Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2023 We take a look at five companies capitalising on Ethiopia’s agricultural and livestock potential.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
Profit-making idea: Milk powder production in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2022 The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.
A unique business model to sell chicken in Ethiopia, Rwanda and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2022 Flow Equity is a multi-country poultry business targeting rural households. Chris Issac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, unpacks the company’s business model.
