Building an integrated agriculture-focused business in Sudan Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 6 July 2021 How the Mahgoub Sons Group became a major player in Sudan’s agribusiness and food industry.
Nigeria: Founders of Smoothie Express identified a gap in the health and wellness market Published by Jeanette Clark on 5 July 2021 What started as a side hustle has grown into a company with a commercial kitchen and three retail outlets throughout Lagos.
Togo: An inside look into Asigamé, Lomé’s largest market Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2021 No matter the challenges it faces, Asigamé continues to play a vital role as one of the leading wholesale markets in West Africa.
11 entrepreneurs cashing in on Africa’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 29 June 2021 From exporting trendy superfoods to turning farming waste into organic fertiliser, Africa offers numerous agribusiness opportunities to entrepreneurs and investors.
Kenyan businessman turns overlooked croton nut into a cash crop Published by Tom Collins on 28 June 2021 Cosmas Ochieng, CEO of EcoFix Kenya, has carved out a business by processing croton nuts into biofuel, fertiliser, animal feed and cosmetics.
Exporting chillies from Kenya: Agribusiness entrepreneur outlines her journey Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 June 2021 Mace Foods currently exports dried chilli to pharmaceutical and food industry clients in Europe and Asia. Founder Margaret Komen explains how she built the business.
Why Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund invested in Africa Published by Angela Miller-May on 24 June 2021 Chief investment officer of American pension fund says institutional investors should explore opportunities in Africa.
Running a cannabis company in South Africa: An interview with Goodleaf CEO Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 June 2021 Goodleaf is a South African company supplying a range of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) from the cannabis plant.
Small towns are collapsing across South Africa. How it’s starting to affect farming Published by Wandile Sihlobo on 21 June 2021 The collapse of local government in small towns is beginning to affect investment in farming, and the ability of agribusinesses to operate.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in honey and beekeeping industry Published by Kageni Muse on 21 June 2021 Founder of Tilaa explains how he started an integrated beekeeping business in northern Ghana.
City on the move: Kafue, Zambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 June 2021 Kafue’s location makes it ideal for any entrepreneur looking to set up an agro-processing facility.
Farming in the city: Ugandan start-up makes equipment for vertical agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2021 Vertical and Micro Gardening is a Ugandan company that builds farm towers to make farming a viable micro-enterprise for low-income earners in urban centres.
As Africa recovers, new investment opportunities beckon Published by Jason Hopps on 17 June 2021 SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects and how he’d invest a billion dollars in Africa.
Producing honey in Tanzania: CEO outlines the journey of Swahili Honey Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2021 Joseph Kadendula explains how he and his co-founders built a business that sells 270 tonnes of honey a year.