Building and selling an African fintech company: The story of Luke Kyohere and Beyonic Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2020 Kyohere grew Beyonic from a side-hustle into a respectable business.
Entrepreneur wants Uganda to have a bigger slice of the $7bn market for superfood moringa Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 September 2020 We speak to Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, about his journey so far and the potential of the moringa crop.
Boom towns? Four lesser-known African cities offering potential business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2020 We asked four entrepreneurs to identify cities on the move in their respective countries.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing and infrastructure-related services in Uganda Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2020 Investors and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Uganda should consider industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure-related services and business finance.
Entrepreneur builds thriving company by catering to the needs of small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 August 2020 How Josephine Okot, founder of Victoria Seeds, capitalised on an opportunity to sell seeds to smallholder farmers in Uganda.
City on the move: Gulu, Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 August 2020 Gulu is a regional meeting point and offers opportunities for tourism and agribusiness.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
Five entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2020 The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.
Founder of Uganda’s Cheers beverages brand now has sights set on fresh juice market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 July 2020 How Julian Omalla’s company became a serious player in Uganda’s beverages industry.
City on the move: Northern Uganda’s cities and towns Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 July 2020 “If someone would like to invest in northern Uganda, in the villages, there are a lot of incentives on offer. Especially if you are doing value addition through agro-processing,” says businesswoman Julian Omalla.
Profit-making idea: Dried tropical fruit from Uganda, for the world Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 July 2020 The European market for dried tropical fruit is expected to show stable growth of 5% to 6% in volume annually, driven by demand for healthier snacking options.
Uganda’s MamaOpe fast-tracks the diagnosis of pneumonia through smart jackets Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 July 2020 Uganda’s MamaOpe Medicals has developed a biomedical ‘smart jacket’ that it claims diagnoses pneumonia faster and more accurately than humans.
Investing in East Africa: An interview with Ascent Capital Africa founding partner Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 3 June 2020 Ascent Capital Africa founding partner David Owino talks about the firm’s origins and East Africa’s investment landscape.
The journey so far: James Lightfoot, co-founder, The Latitude Hotels Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 September 2019 ‘Focus on profitability from the start, it does matter. In the tech age of apps and user numbers, people have lost sight of that.’
