Profit-making idea: Don’t underestimate the rural middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2017 Food companies shouldn’t underestimate the purchasing power in Africa’s rural areas.
Profit-making idea: Backward integration the ‘secret’ to Dangote’s success Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2017 ‘In Nigeria we are learning how to produce the entire value chain,’ says the Nigerian businessman.
Profit-making idea: Become a supplier to Chinese companies in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 August 2017 Chinese firms in Africa currently only source 47% of their input requirements from local companies.
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on developments in Sudan Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 Sudan could soon emerge as one of Africa’s business and investment hotspots, if decades-old US economic sanctions are lifted.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 ‘It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.’
Profit-making idea: Potential for construction companies along Mozambique’s Nacala corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2017 New logistics corridor offers business opportunities.
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on Senegal’s emerging oil and gas industry Published by Staff Writer on 13 June 2017 An oil and gas boom would generate demand for products and services that support the hydrocarbons industry.
Profit-making idea: What do dried egg yolk, sorbitol and sodium sulphate have in common? Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 April 2017 Import substitution opportunities identified at Africa CEO Forum.
Profit-making idea: Battery recycling – a spin-off from the small-scale solar boom Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2017 Small-scale off-grid solar energy is a booming new industry.
Profit-making idea: Egypt is a Trump trade Published by Charles Robertson on 9 March 2017 The country is a structural reform story that is attracting investors.
Profit-making idea: Follow Dangote’s lead and invest in Nigeria’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2017 The cost of importing food has risen dramatically, making local production more attractive.
Profit-making idea: Opportunity for more value retailers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2017 ‘The types of retailers that are currently present in Nigeria are not offering a discount product to the public.’
Profit-making idea: Pick up African companies while valuations remain low Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2017 ‘I think now is the right time for people to start looking and put money in,’ says Thabo Ncalo of Savvy Capital Partners.
Profit-making idea: Sesame production a growth industry Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2016 ‘Everyone is looking at sesame,’ says investment advisor.
