Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Zambian e-commerce platform targets the agricultural market Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 February 2021 eMsika is a Zambian e-commerce company selling agricultural inputs.
Profit-making idea: Co-living spaces for young professionals in Lagos and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 February 2021 Co-living offers residents a private bedroom in a fully furnished house or apartment suite that is shared with pre-vetted roommates.
10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021 Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021 A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.
Unpacking retail and consumer goods trends in Ethiopia Published by Standard Bank on 6 February 2021 Over the medium term, the outlook is positive for consumer spending, with household incomes rising considerably.
Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 February 2021 We speak to Lilian Nakigozi, founder of Women Smiles Uganda, a company that manufactures and sells vertical farms used to grow crops in areas where there is limited space.
Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021 The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.
Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2021 How Nike Majekodunmi built Nuts About Cakes into a bakery chain with more than 130 employees and eight retail outlets.
South Africa: Company uses indigenous roots to make crisps and gluten-free flour Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2021 We speak to Sibongile Mtsabe, the managing director of Sibocali Traders.
Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021 Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.
AfricaWorks founder on building an African co-working space company Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 January 2021 “The way people work is changing from traditional office set-ups to more flexible options,” says Gregoire Schwebig.
Profit-making idea: A quality local fertiliser for Namibia’s agricultural industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 January 2021 Entrepreneur believes there is a gap in the market for more players to produce fertiliser in Namibia.
The Flip podcast: Insurance-as-a-service with the founder of Kenya’s Lami Published by Justin Norman on 26 January 2021 We speak to Jihan Abass, the founder and CEO of Lami, an insurance-as-a-service startup based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry Published by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly on 26 January 2021 The new conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could be the tipping point for foreign investors in the garment industry.
