A ticket to recovery: Reinventing Africa’s tourism industry Published by Olivier Monnier on 8 June 2021 Covid-19 triggered an unprecedented crisis in Africa’s tourism industry. Tapping domestic tourism demand will be key to rejuvenating the sector.
Profit-making idea: Using agro-waste to produce animal fodder in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 May 2021 “We have a lot of waste in the region from the production of maize and rice, for example, but no company is adding value to this and turning it into animal fodder,” says agribusiness entrepreneur.
Ghana: Company taps into growing demand for superfood fonio Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 May 2021 How a pair of Ghanaian entrepreneurs built a company that processes fonio into cereal and flour for both the domestic and international markets.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy for powering industries in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2021 “With the perennial challenges we have with power, waste-to-energy makes business sense if you can find the right investments,” says businessman.
City on the move: Tamale, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 May 2021 Agro-processing and hospitality opportunities in the capital of Ghana’s Northern Region.
Ghana: Businessman spots gap to make gas more affordable for households Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 May 2021 How XpressGas became a strong player in Ghana’s competitive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.
Start-ups tapping into Africa’s healthcare supply chain opportunities Published by Salient Advisory on 17 May 2021 Start-ups across the continent are developing innovative, commercial models to transform health product distribution for consumers and providers alike.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021 Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.
How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Private care facilities for the elderly in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 February 2021 “Many parents in Ghana are alone in their old age,” says entrepreneur Leticia Osafo-Addo. “And there are very few formal care facilities for the aged.”
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
