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.
Profit-making idea: Bolstering South Africa’s local supply chains Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2020 There is a big opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs to identify gaps in the local market for them to supply goods or materials that have previously been imported.
Profit-making idea: Last-mile e-commerce distribution in South Africa Published by Sven Hugo on 19 November 2020 In the next five years, e-commerce platforms may approach smaller, local service providers to deliver parcels by bicycle or scooter.
Five business opportunities in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2020 From agriculture to real estate, we highlight five business opportunities in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy with a population of over 200 million.
Profit-making idea: Housing for young professionals in Nigeria Published by Carien du Plessis on 14 November 2020 Housing for young professionals is a potentially lucrative, untapped business opportunity in the Nigerian property sector.
Profit-making idea: Africa’s creative industries Published by Palladium on 9 November 2020 Digitisation and mobile penetration have drawn attention to a less traditional investment destination: Africa’s creative industries.
Profit-making idea: The production of fertiliser in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 October 2020 “Our fertiliser is imported from Kenya, China or the Netherlands. We need a fertiliser factory in Uganda urgently,” says agribusiness entrepreneur.