Tanzanian party and gift products company follows low-cost, high-volume strategy Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 January 2021 We talk to Patricia Majule, founder of Unique Favors Tz, a Tanzanian company which designs and manufactures event supplies and personalised gift items.
Africa’s retail sector: Market dynamics and the opportunities available Published by Knight Frank on 2 December 2020 As a result of the economic challenges, some stemming from and others exacerbated by Covid-19, performance in Africa’s retail sector has remained subdued.
Tanzanian agtech startup helps poultry farmers manage their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 November 2020 Tanzanian company Agripoa, started in 2019, has developed farm management software that allows farmers to easily plan, monitor and analyse activities on their land.
Tanzanian company connects farmers to fresh produce buyers Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2020 Kilimo Fresh is a Tanzanian online fresh produce platform that connects smallholder farmers to buyers.
From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020 Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
Reporter returns to Kenya and a new Covid reality Published by Ruud Elmendorp on 23 September 2020 After five months in supposedly virus-free Tanzania, I came home to Kenya where preventive measures are everywhere.
Avocado – the rising start of Tanzanian horticulture Published by Africa Renewal on 16 July 2020 While only some seven years ago domestic production was close to zero, the crop has now become a key export for Tanzania.
In 2100, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world will be in Africa Published by Katharina Buchholz on 26 January 2020 While in 2020, five out of the ten most populous countries in the world were located in Asia, the picture will look different in 2100.
The journey so far: Edwin Bruno, CEO, Smart Codes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 November 2019 ‘All great ideas are scary because they always threaten what we know.’
The journey so far: Brigitha Faustin, founder, OBRI Tanzania Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 November 2019 ‘If you only focus on networking, your chances of success in the business world are, at best, slim.’
Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019 Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.
Tapping the Chinese market: Kilimanjaro tour operators missing out on business Published by Daniel Dai and Jinghao Lu on 31 January 2019 Taking time to understand the Chinese market is key for Kilimanjaro’s tourism industry to take advantage of this great business opportunity.
Profit-making idea: Outsourcing technicians to rural areas Published by Justin Probyn on 22 August 2018 ‘East Africa doesn’t lack in creativity and ingenuity in its technicians, but it does in formal skills.’
Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
