Zambian food processor overcomes packaging issues to maintain sales in domestic market Published by Tom Collins on 30 November 2021 Rodney Miselo, co-founder of the Ronipam Group, talks about how to make it in Zambia’s food industry.
African economic outlook: Stronger rebound expected for Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Kenya Published by EY Africa on 24 November 2021 Africa is poised for a multi-speed recovery path, with significant country and regional cluster variances.
A macadamia nut business in Rwanda: How this CEO built his company Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 November 2021 The founder of Norelga Macadamia gradually developed a business that grows, processes and markets the lucrative nut to customers at home and abroad.
Nigerian baby food company aims to build global brand using local ingredients Published by Tom Collins on 21 November 2021 Talking business with the founder of Nigerian baby food company Colourful Giggles.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.
Growing a meat processing business in Zambia: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Tendai Marima on 11 November 2021 Founder of Kachema Meat talks about starting the business, challenges in the market and growth opportunities.
Supplying Carrefour with fruit and veg: How this Ugandan built his business Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 November 2021 After landing clients in the retail, airline catering and hotel segments, the founder of Pure Grow Africa is now targeting the oil industry.
Congolese entrepreneur seizes the opportunity in sunflower oil production Published by Rose Ngoy on 8 November 2021 The vegetable oil produced by Ange Kanonga’s company, Mimosa Simence, replaces oil imported through Zambia.
From fries to tomato paste to rice: 7 CEOs who’ve spotted gaps in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2021 A selection of seven businesspeople who are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Ethiopian coffee roasting company taps into strong domestic demand Published by Tom Collins on 5 November 2021 Talking business with Aster Mengesha, CEO of coffee roasting company Aster Bunna.
Dried mango for the export market: Zambian entrepreneur’s agro-processing bet pays off Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 October 2021 Founder of Chankwakwa explains how she established a business that exports dried mango to Europe and supplies several other food products to supermarket chains throughout Zambia.
Egypt: Future African trade heavyweight? Published by Seth Onyango on 28 October 2021 Fast-growing trade, digital – and soon, physical – links across the Sahara are changing Egypt’s role on the continent, in what could mark the first stirrings of a regional trade behemoth.
Producing tomato paste in Nigeria: Tomato Jos’ seven-year journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 October 2021 Nigerian agro-processing company Tomato Jos last month officially launched its tomato paste factory, almost seven years after it first started growing tomatoes in the country.