Rwanda: Export of chilli products to the EU and China holds strong potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2021 The production of fresh and processed chilli in Rwanda has the potential to capture significant demand for these products in markets such as the European Union and China.
Agribusiness CEO shares lessons from building ventures in Nigeria, Zambia and Rwanda Published by James Torvaney on 3 December 2021 Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi is the founder of JR Farms, an agri-processing and trading business that operates across Nigeria, Rwanda and Zambia.
A macadamia nut business in Rwanda: How this CEO built his company Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 November 2021 The founder of Norelga Macadamia gradually developed a business that grows, processes and markets the lucrative nut to customers at home and abroad.
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.
Rwanda: Chilli producer starting to crack the Chinese market Published by James Torvaney on 2 September 2021 Entrepreneur talks about how he built a multi-million dollar business exporting chilli products to Europe and Asia.
East Africa: Five manufacturing opportunities with good potential for investors Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2021 Packaging, recycling, consumer electronics, agro-processing, and pharmaceuticals highlighted as attractive opportunities.
Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials Published by Bradford Keen on 15 April 2021 Having established four retail outlets in Kigali, shoe manufacturer UZURI K&Y is now eyeing other markets in Africa. It also sees opportunity to boost online sales.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product Published by Kageni Muse on 13 April 2021 Pierre Damien Mbatezimana’s company developed a packaged dried cassava leaves product, which drastically reduces the cooking time of this Central and West African delicacy.
Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021 Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.
East Africa: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 9 March 2021 How two Kenyan businessman built a pharmaceutical business from the ground up.
Rwandan company manufactures environmentally-friendly biofuels from waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 February 2021 Habona is a Rwandan company that produces affordable and environmentally-friendly biofuels from organic waste.
Rwandan company making bread and biscuits from sweet potatoes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 December 2020 We speak to Umugiraneza Regis, CEO of CARL Group, a Rwandan company that processes sweet potatoes to produce bread and biscuits under the Vita brand.
Profit-making idea: Growing high-value, niche vegetables in Rwanda for the export market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 December 2020 “I believe there is a future for good quality, organic and intensive horticulture in Rwanda,” says businessman Laurent Demuynck.
From brewing beer in the US to a mushroom business in Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 December 2020 How entrepreneur Laurent Demuynck built a mushroom farming company.