Entrepreneur wants Nigerians to drink locally-grown coffee instead of imports Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 August 2020 We speak to Princess Adeyinka Tekenah, CEO of Happy Coffee Nigeria, a brand involved in the retail of coffee and related equipment.
How Kenya’s Flora Mutahi built a tea company from the ground up Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 August 2020 The founder of Melvins Teas spotted a gap in a fiercely competitive industry.
Malawi: Founder of dairy company discusses her journey so far Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 August 2020 Mdingase Tewete is the managing director of Kombeza Foods, a dairy processing company in Malawi.
Somali livestock traders count losses after drastic downscaling of hajj due to Covid-19 Published by Mohammed Yusuf on 31 July 2020 Somalia’s livestock industry has been reeling since Saudi Arabia drastically downscaled the hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, because of Covid-19.
Zambian company spots opportunity for locally-made spices and pastes Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2020 Sage Valley is a Zambian company which produces spices and pastes from locally sourced ingredients.
City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020 Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
Five entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2020 The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.
Founder of Uganda’s Cheers beverages brand now has sights set on fresh juice market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 July 2020 How Julian Omalla’s company became a serious player in Uganda’s beverages industry.
City on the move: Northern Uganda’s cities and towns Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 July 2020 “If someone would like to invest in northern Uganda, in the villages, there are a lot of incentives on offer. Especially if you are doing value addition through agro-processing,” says businesswoman Julian Omalla.
Profit-making idea: Cold chain solutions in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2020 Cold-storage is underdeveloped in many sub-Saharan African countries.
Avocado – the rising start of Tanzanian horticulture Published by Africa Renewal on 16 July 2020 While only some seven years ago domestic production was close to zero, the crop has now become a key export for Tanzania.
Profit-making idea: Dried tropical fruit from Uganda, for the world Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 July 2020 The European market for dried tropical fruit is expected to show stable growth of 5% to 6% in volume annually, driven by demand for healthier snacking options.
How Eat’N’Go made pizza a favourite meal in Nigeria Published by David I. Adeleke on 14 July 2020 Before Eat’N’Go opened up shop in Nigeria with the Domino’s brand, pizza was still largely a foreign concept.
