Agribusiness & Food

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Published by James Torvaney on 21 April 2021

Eoin Flinn, who founded Kenyan beverage company Booch in 2016, talks about building the business and trends in the county’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Africa not a winners-and-losers economy, says venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo

Published by Andrew Shirley on 20 April 2021

South African venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo highlights the opportunities on offer to investors across Africa.

Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential

Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2021

Cassava, a root crop that looks like a large sweet potato, is one of the most widely grown agricultural commodities in Africa. Here are six businesses taking advantage of cassava’s profit-making potential.

Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product

Published by Kageni Muse on 13 April 2021

Pierre Damien Mbatezimana’s company developed a packaged dried cassava leaves product, which drastically reduces the cooking time of this Central and West African delicacy.

Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models

Published by Henri de Villeneuve on 9 April 2021

Too often strategic investors attempt to make projects fit within traditional, short-term funding models that are doomed for disappointment, writes Henri de Villeneuve.

Agricultural investment firm sees opportunity in Africa’s ‘incomplete value chains’

Published by Andrew Shirley on 7 April 2021

How SilverStreet Capital approaches its farming and agribusiness investments in Africa.

How this South African started a craft beer brand made from local ingredients

Published by Adetunji Omotola on 3 April 2021

Founder of the Tolokazi beer and cider brand talks about building the company and trends in the local craft beer industry.

Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria

Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021

Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.

Kenya: Start-up introduces electric fishing boat engines on Lake Victoria

Published by James Torvaney on 30 March 2021

Fishers can save about 25% on fuel costs with ASOBO’s electric engines. Co-founder Laurens Friso explains the company’s business model.

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021

Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.

Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda

Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021

There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.

Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria

Published by David Lawrence on 24 March 2021

New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.

Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers

Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021

Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.

Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa

Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021

“There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.

Agribusiness & Food

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Africa not a winners-and-losers economy, says venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo

Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential

Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product

Agribusiness in Africa needs disruptive, non-traditional investment models

Agricultural investment firm sees opportunity in Africa’s ‘incomplete value chains’

How this South African started a craft beer brand made from local ingredients

Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria

Kenya: Start-up introduces electric fishing boat engines on Lake Victoria

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda

Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria

Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers

Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience

Africa not a winners-and-losers economy, says venture capitalist Vusi Thembekwayo

A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness

Profit-making idea: International secondary schools in Lilongwe, Malawi

From car rentals to hotels: Businessman seizes opportunities in Malawi

Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand

Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential

Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials

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