Three African agtech start-ups to watch Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2022 These companies are using technology to solve, bridge or circumvent poor infrastructure and fragmented supply chains.
Ghana: Farming business supplies KFC and exports to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2022 Felix Kamassah talks about how he secured international clients, local import substitution opportunities, and why he sees potential in the processing of sweet potatoes.
High fuel and fertiliser costs contributing to food inflation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2022 In August 2022, Zimbabwe recorded Africa’s highest food price inflation of 353%, while other countries with elevated food inflation include Ethiopia (36% in July) and Rwanda (34.4%).
Commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger Published by Alec Macfarlane on 19 September 2022 From agribusiness to financial services, there are now more than 100 Singaporean companies in Africa.
A smoothie business in Nigeria: Entrepreneur shares her journey Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2022 Olubunmi Otufowora started out by selling smoothies to her office colleagues. These days Boomsky Smoothies products are available at several fast-food restaurants and supermarkets in Lagos.
A Singaporean perspective on Africa: ‘opportunities everywhere’ Published by Alec Macfarlane on 15 September 2022 Sectors where investment opportunities lie include infrastructure, education, the digital economy, manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur sees opportunity in off-grid freezers Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2022 Koolboks provides small businesses in Nigeria and beyond with solar-powered cold storage solutions.
Influx of affordable devices in Africa fuels adoption of 5G smartphones Published by Conrad Onyango on 13 September 2022 The number of 5G devices shipped to the continent rose significantly in the second quarter of 2022 as vendors intensified their battle to grow market share.
Business trip to Nigeria: Same old, plus a currency conundrum Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 September 2022 Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group, shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s business environment.
Africa’s leading fintech start-ups share six characteristics Published by McKinsey on 8 September 2022 In overcoming the common obstacles in their path, the most successful African tech start-ups share six characteristics with features that mirror those of successful global companies.
A more efficient agri supply chain in Kenya: The business model of iProcure Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2022 iProcure connects agricultural input manufacturers to local agro-dealers via its distribution technology system.
South Sudan in new push to tap its massive farm potential Published by Seth Onyango on 6 September 2022 South Sudan is looking to increase its share of agriculture exports with its latest Fruits and Vegetables Sector Strategy, designed to replenish its food basket and create jobs.
E-commerce in Nigeria: Founder of Drinks.ng shares lessons learnt Published by James Torvaney on 5 September 2022 Lanre Akinlagun, founder of the online alcoholic beverages retailer, talks about how he started the business, why the real money is in wholesale and the thinking behind the company’s brick-and-mortar stores.
East Africa: Turning a gap in the market into a growing healthcare chain Published by Priya Sippy on 2 September 2022 How Nikhil Pereira-Kamath, founder of Africa Healthcare Network, built a chain of 30 dialysis centres to treat people with kidney disease.
