Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2023 Pauline Koelbl, founder of investment firm ShEquity, talks about the firm’s investments and business opportunities in sectors ranging from fintech and agribusiness to healthcare.
From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest Published by Seth Onyango on 30 January 2023 Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to US$8.5 billion, highlighting changing investor sentiment towards the country.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 January 2023 Incofin Investment Management is about to launch its Water Access Acceleration Fund, which aims to capitalise on opportunities in the drinking water sector in Africa and Asia.
Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023 Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2023 As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about new opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industries.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Profit-making idea: Milk powder production in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2022 The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.
How two entrepreneurs brought corn dogs to South Africa’s major retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 December 2022 The founders of Browns Foods discovered a gap in the South African market for the popular American snack.
Young Zimbabweans choosing farming over corporate jobs Published by Walter Marwizi on 22 December 2022 Young, savvy university graduates are choosing farming over white-collar jobs as Zimbabwe seeks a return to its breadbasket status.
Zimbabwe: Electric tricycles to solve farmers’ transportation challenges Published by Tamara Thomas on 21 December 2022 The business model of Mobility for Africa, a company that provides low-cost electric tricycles for the transportation needs of small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.