Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Profit-making idea: Fill the gap that is Africa’s venture debt market Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2018 ‘We have had several companies that had working capital requirements which couldn’t find banks willing to extend credit and who had to instead rely on equity investments to support their growth.’
Profit-making idea: Tapping into Kenya’s affordable housing market Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2018 Affordable housing options have not caught up with the rate of population growth and urban migration.
Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018 In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.
Profit-making idea: Capitalise on Africa’s consumer internet potential Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2018 Issues around scaling a product or platform across the continent remain.
Profit-making idea: Opportunity to make processing and packaging equipment Published by Justin Probyn on 5 January 2018 African companies should learn from equipment manufacturers in Asia.
Profit-making idea: Halal industry offering attractive opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2017 South Africa’s Western Cape province wants to establish itself as a prominent player in the production of halal products for the continent.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturers can reduce costs with industrial IoT Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 November 2017 Manufacturing companies in Africa can reduce labour and maintenance costs by embracing industrial internet-of-things solutions.
Profit-making idea: Invest in one of the most improved economies for ease of doing business Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2017 Djibouti has implemented five reforms which have made it easier to do business in the country.
Business in Africa: 12 profit-making ideas Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2017 A selection of potential business and investment opportunities.
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.