Nigeria: Taking local foods global, starting with African breadfruit (ukwa) Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2021 Chichi Eriobu, CEO of Phronesis Foods, saw a gap in the market to sell processed and packaged ukwa to consumers in Nigeria and beyond.
Industrialist sees export potential from northern Nigeria to landlocked Niger and Burkina Faso Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2021 Abdul Samad Rabiu believes there are attractive opportunities to export certain products from northern Nigeria to nearby landlocked countries.
Young Zimbabweans see money-making opportunities in farming Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 1 October 2021 Baldwin Mazango is an example of a new, young, generation of farmers leading a silent revolution in the continent’s vast farmlands.
Producing plantain flour and other foods: Nigerian entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Ben Jackson on 29 September 2021 Founder of Dasun Integrated Farms outlines her journey of starting a food production company.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur grows smoked catfish venture into diversified food business Published by Tom Collins on 28 September 2021 Graemoh Foods CEO discusses how he started his company as well as growth opportunities and industry challenges.
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.
Uganda: Entrepreneur builds brand of drinks made from the hibiscus plant Published by Tom Collins on 25 September 2021 The founder of Rena Beverage Solutions talks about the origins of her company and the challenges of running a drinks business in Uganda.
Exporting ginger from Nigeria: Businessman sees big potential Published by James Torvaney on 23 September 2021 Kenneth Obiajulu, CEO of ginger supplier Agricorp, explains how he built the company and why there is so much potential in the ginger export business.
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.
Nigeria: Start-up identifies profit potential in oil palm value chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2021 Nigerian start-up company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Rwanda: Co-founders see business opportunity in medical supplies industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 September 2021 Entrepreneurs develop a better way to buy and distribute medical supplies in Central and East Africa.
Profit-making idea: Growth potential for camel milk in Somaliland Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2021 Dairy companies see great economic potential in the camel milk market.
Want to profit from Africa’s young population? Try the stationery industry Published by Conrad Onyango on 18 September 2021 Africa’s increasing population of school-going children is significantly growing the demand for writing materials and other forms of stationery.
South African company touts self-driving dump truck Published by Seth Onyango on 17 September 2021 South Africa’s Bell Equipment has unveiled a locally manufactured self-driving articulated dump truck.
