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.
Profit-making idea: Providing grain storage space for Ghana’s maize farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 January 2021 Warehousing with appropriate technology and processes in place would solve a problem for farmers and provide a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya Published by Carien du Plessis on 12 January 2021 When US-born entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver moved to Kenya, he was struck by how expensive formula milk was.
Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021 Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.
Profit-making idea: Blueberries and sunflowers – two of Ethiopia’s top agricultural opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2021 The cultivation of blueberries and the production of sunflower oil are two of the biggest agricultural opportunities in Ethiopia.
Profit-making idea: Establishing a trusted marketplace for used smartphones Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 December 2020 A formalised and structured marketplace for used phones can remove some of the challenges that currently exist in the customer journey.
Profit-making idea: Training young Ethiopians for the hospitality industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 December 2020 Opportunity to address the skills shortage that leads to poor service.
Profit-making idea: Growing high-value, niche vegetables in Rwanda for the export market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 December 2020 “I believe there is a future for good quality, organic and intensive horticulture in Rwanda,” says businessman Laurent Demuynck.
Profit-making idea: Training mid-level managers in Ethiopia Published by Carien du Plessis on 15 December 2020 A lot of businesses in Ethiopia are starting to become more formalised and finding good talent is challenging.
