Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores Published by Noah Blaser on 21 May 2023 An online platform is transforming the way small businesses and corner stores in Cairo resupply inventory.
South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023 A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.
Zimbabwe private sector snapshot Published by Margaret Mandeya on 18 May 2023 A quick guide to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in Harare and beyond.
What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.
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.
An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2023 Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.
Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023 It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.
Why Sudan conflict could impact global fizzy drink and candy makers Published by bird story agency on 10 May 2023 Sudan’s acacia trees provide over 70% of the global gum arabic supply, a vital ingredient in fizzy drinks, cosmetics, and candy, with few substitutes available.
Entrepreneurs turn Zambia’s wild fruit into a growing juice business Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2023 Co-founder of Forest Africa Zambia talks about the company’s business model, the benefits of targeting smaller retail outlets as a sales channel, and future diversification plans.
From investment to IPO: Backing an Egyptian consumer healthcare company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2023 Afsane Jetha, the CEO of Alta Semper, discusses the firm’s investment in Macro Group Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company’s import substitution strategy and the efforts to prepare it for a stock market listing.
Nigeria: An African alternative to ChatGPT takes Telegram by storm Published by Gabriella Opara on 3 May 2023 How Nigerian developer Justin Irabor created a popular AI chatbot study partner and personal assistant.
Zambia real estate: Five trends and opportunities unveiled Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2023 We speak to Inutu Zaloumis of Pam Golding Properties Zambia about the country’s real estate trends and opportunities.
Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2023 “Accessing high-quality eyewear in Africa is often prohibitively expensive and unattainable for the majority of the population.”
E-commerce meets agriculture: The journey of building Farm Fresh in The Gambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 April 2023 Founder of Farm Fresh talks about targeting a unique market in the diaspora, overcoming distribution challenges, and adapting payment methods.
