Zimbabwe: Lockdown entrepreneur finds traction with craft cider Published by Enos Denhere on 3 November 2023 Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe’s Nyanga Craft Cider.
West African cashew: The next big thing in plant-based meat? Published by Jack Thompson on 2 November 2023 Two entrepreneurs in Senegal are tapping into demand for ‘cashew meat’ in Europe and beyond.
Nigeria: CEO spots opportunity in bridging Nollywood and Bollywood Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2023 The businesswoman-turned-filmmaker behind ‘Namaste Wahala’ discusses the prospects for crafting entertainment content that resonates with both Nigerian and Indian audiences.
Feeding the Nigerian diaspora in America: A prime agribusiness opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2023 Affiong Williams, CEO of ReelFruit, discusses the prospects for Nigerian food companies to tap into the Nigerian diaspora living in the US.
Zambia real estate opportunities: From Lusaka to Livingstone Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2023 Zambia’s real estate sector offers three distinct opportunities: gated estates in Lusaka’s outskirts, student housing, and retirement properties in Livingstone.
African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2023 Contrarian investor Mikael Hajjar is bullish on opportunities ranging from the convergence of crypto and fintech to affordable healthcare.
South Africa: The journey of Ian Fuhr, founder of Africa’s largest beauty chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2023 Throughout his nearly five decades as an entrepreneur, Ian Fuhr consistently drove profits by emphasising the crucial role of people in business.
Nigeria: How cassava entrepreneurs are boosting their profits Published by Kate Okorie on 18 October 2023 Farmers are increasing their earnings by selling the stems of the improved cassava varieties.
South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023 South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.
Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023 Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.
From Nigeria to Ghana: Cashing in on the booming baby food market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 October 2023 We highlight five West African entrepreneurs who have built baby food businesses.
The business of selling electricity in rural Nigeria with William Brent Published by Terser Adamu on 13 October 2023 Terser Adamu talks to William Brent of Husk Power Systems, a provider of renewable electricity solutions to rural communities and businesses.
Cameroon: Bakery sees sales growth after switching to sweet potato flour Published by Patrick Nelle on 10 October 2023 In 2022, Adeline Pelage and her husband transitioned their small biscuit factory from using wheat flour to locally-sourced sweet potato flour.
Nigeria: How this snack food company won over informal shopkeepers Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2023 In Nigeria, informal retail channels such as open-air markets, street stalls, and table tops account for 90% of consumer goods sales. Discover how cookie company Fastizers persuaded these vendors to stock its products.