Tanzania: Zanzibar seeks to host Formula 1 race in Africa Published by bird story agency on 2 June 2023 Zanzibar has emerged as an audacious contender for an African event on the Formula 1 motorsport calendar.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.
Starting a cashew processing factory in Tanzania: My experience Published by Fahad Awadh on 4 December 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-processing, outlines his journey of getting a cashew nut processing business off the ground.
Profit-making idea: Traditional African vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2022 There is increasing interest in traditional African vegetables, particularly among wealthier consumers in cities.
Burj Zanzibar: A Dubai-style construction boom Published by Seth Onyango on 13 October 2022 Zanzibar is undergoing an infrastructure overhaul
Selling ice cream in Tanzania: Entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 October 2022 Talking business with the founder of Nelwa’s Gelato.
Zanzibar – Africa’s newest tech hub? Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2022 The CEO and tech team of one of Africa’s biggest start-ups have recently relocated to Zanzibar.
By uncovering the story behind their products, these African companies are boosting sales Published by James Torvaney on 1 May 2022 Some African food companies feature QR codes on their packaging, which when scanned with a smartphone reveals information about the product’s origin.
Tanzania: This entrepreneur turned sweet potatoes into a growing food brand Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 22 April 2022 The founder of Sanavita explains how she spotted a gap in the market for nutritious foods in Tanzania.
How this Kenyan entrepreneur built an online book delivery business Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 8 March 2022 E-commerce has gone from strength to strength in Kenya over the last few years but Vincent Milewa, CEO of RafuBooks, uncovered a gap in the market for book deliveries.
Can Africa cash in on its cashew nut domination? Published by Patrick Nelle on 28 February 2022 In a little over 10 years, Africa has become the global powerhouse producer of cashew nuts. Now the hunt is on for greater dividends.
Tanzania: Cashew nut entrepreneur sets up local processing for export-led business Published by Will McBain on 14 February 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, explains how he established a business that sells cashew products to Europe and North America.
City on the move: Tanga, Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 August 2021 The city is expected to become a hub of construction and economic activity following the signing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.
From fish farming to camel milk: Eight agribusiness and food ideas to pursue in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 August 2021 Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in East Africa, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.