Profit-making idea: The Robinhood of Africa – invest-tech could be the next big thing in fintech Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2021 Platforms that smooth the way for people to invest their money could be one of the next growth areas for fintech in Africa.
Profit-making idea: International secondary schools in Lilongwe, Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 There is a gap in the Malawian education sector to establish additional international secondary schools.
Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 April 2021 “You can make a huge amount of money, especially if the development is located close to universities or colleges,” says entrepreneur Kolade Ajani.
Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more Published by Staff Writer on 5 April 2021 Here are nine business opportunities on our radar, as highlighted by top African entrepreneurs and investors.
Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021 Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.
Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021 There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
Profit-making idea: Agro-waste for electricity generation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 March 2021 An opportunity exists to use agricultural waste for the generation of electricity.
Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Packaging materials for Ethiopia’s horticulture industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 With a growing horticulture industry, there is a captive market of companies that currently import all of their packaging material.
Profit-making idea: Private care facilities for the elderly in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 February 2021 “Many parents in Ghana are alone in their old age,” says entrepreneur Leticia Osafo-Addo. “And there are very few formal care facilities for the aged.”
Profit-making idea: Co-living spaces for young professionals in Lagos and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 February 2021 Co-living offers residents a private bedroom in a fully furnished house or apartment suite that is shared with pre-vetted roommates.
Profit-making idea: A quality local fertiliser for Namibia’s agricultural industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 January 2021 Entrepreneur believes there is a gap in the market for more players to produce fertiliser in Namibia.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2021 There is an opportunity to find a formulation for a high-quality but more affordable poultry feed.
