Profit-making idea: Alternative packaging and carrier bags in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 August 2021 Entrepreneur sees major opportunities for companies that produce alternative packaging.
Tanzania: How this company built a premium tea brand that is exported globally Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 July 2021 Canadian-born entrepreneur explains how she capitalised on an opportunity in the tea industry.
Producing honey in Tanzania: CEO outlines the journey of Swahili Honey Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2021 Joseph Kadendula explains how he and his co-founders built a business that sells 270 tonnes of honey a year.
Profit-making idea: Tailor-made finance solutions for agriculture in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2021 Potential for customised financing products that fit the needs and circumstances of farmers in Tanzania.
How this Tanzanian entrepreneur built a business that exports vegetables to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 June 2021 Hadija Jabiri outlines the steps she took to establish an agricultural business with clients at home and abroad.
Innovative model incentivises Tanzanian small-scale millers to add micronutrients to their flour Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2021 By fortifying their flour with micronutrients, small-scale flour millers not only boost their sales but also improve the health of consumers.
Agricultural investment firm sees opportunity in Africa’s ‘incomplete value chains’ Published by Andrew Shirley on 7 April 2021 How SilverStreet Capital approaches its farming and agribusiness investments in Africa.
Business travel in Africa during Covid-19: CEO shares his experiences Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 March 2021 Jean Craven, CEO of Barak Fund Management, discusses his experiences travelling in Africa during the pandemic.
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.