As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022 Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.
How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise Published by Natalie Greve on 24 May 2022 Co-founder of the Doppio Zero chain talks about the group’s humble beginnings, lessons learnt from franchising and growth potential in the restaurant space.
Building an insect farming business in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022 Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.
Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022 Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste Published by James Torvaney on 18 May 2022 Obi Charles Nnanna, founder of Nigeria-based Kaltani, explains how he is taking advantage of opportunities in the plastic waste recycling industry.
Rihanna’s beauty line Fenty seeks to tap into Africa’s growing cosmetics industry Published by Seth Onyango on 17 May 2022 Rihanna’s Africa launch of her luxury beauty line Fenty is perceived as a reaction to the growth of the continent’s beauty and personal care industry.
Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 May 2022 Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods, started her business before the internet was a thing. She landed her first export client by writing letters and sending faxes.
Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2022 Only 14% of the pipeline projects are actively under construction as many have been stalled due to the impact of the pandemic and currency depreciation.
Opportunity for Africa to participate in plant-based protein megatrend Published by Riel Malan on 15 May 2022 Riël Malan, a partner at private equity firm EXEO Capital, shares his thoughts on how Africa can capitalise on the plant-based protein replacement megatrend.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into international demand for local food products Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 May 2022 How Fafali Azaglo built her business and entered the export market.
The birth of a start-up support system in the Sahel Published by Olivier Monnier and Abdoul Maiga on 12 May 2022 The Sahel, breeding ground for a wealth of start-ups, is seeing a flood of incubators and accelerators ready to support innovative businesses.
Kenyan brewer overcomes red tape to launch craft beer brand Published by Shoshana Kedem on 10 May 2022 How entrepreneur Eoin Flinn and his co-founders at 254 Brewing launched a range of craft beers in the Kenyan market.
Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2022 How YouScribe is able to compete against the likes of Amazon in Africa through an innovative business model focused on affordable pricing and a viable payment method.
Nigerian CEO unpacks Africa’s booming buy-now, pay-later industry Published by James Torvaney on 5 May 2022 We speak to Fehintolu Olaogun, CEO of Nigeria-based CredPal, to learn more about the buy-now, pay-later industry in Africa.
