Apples: The next big farming opportunity in Tanzania and beyond? Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2024 Every year, East Africa imports apples worth $400 million to $500 million.
Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2024 Earlier this year, the IFC published a report highlighting several business opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector.
Tanzania: Agriculture is not for the faint-hearted, says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2024 Businessman highlights the numerous challenges of succeeding in the farming sector.
Three entrepreneurs unlocking Tanzania’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2024 We take a closer look at three entrepreneurs tapping into Tanzania’s agribusiness potential, from processing cashews for export and cultivating apples to building a poultry franchise network.
Why this German invested in Tanzania’s first commercial apple farm Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2024 German-born entrepreneur David Runge spotted an opportunity in apple farming in East Africa.
Three entrepreneurs tapping into Ghana’s farming potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 October 2024 By cultivating rice, processing shea nuts, and drying fruit, these three entrepreneurs are tapping into Ghana’s agricultural potential.
The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2024 Ghanaian entrepreneur attributes his previous farming failures to his lack of day-to-day involvement, or what he calls absentee farming.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2024 Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company that produces the Nana’s Rice brand.
Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 September 2024 We speak with Miit Pandoliker, CEO of Luano Food Company, about his entry into the honey industry, the company’s growth opportunities, and the challenges of operating in the agribusiness sector.
Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Mali taking African superfoods global Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2024 We highlight three entrepreneurs producing superfood products from Africa for sale both locally and internationally.
From Kenya to Ghana: Where this investor sees Africa’s best opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 September 2024 Nimrod Gerber is the managing partner at Vital Capital. The firm invests in sectors including food, healthcare, infrastructure, and water.
An entrepreneur’s journey from rural Ethiopia to global finance – and back Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2024 Yonas Alemu, founder of the food company Lovegrass Ethiopia, has navigated a remarkable path – from growing up in rural Ethiopia, to working as an investment banker in London, and ultimately returning to his homeland to start a business.
The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2024 Investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur Yonas Alemu is the founder of Lovegrass, a food company making products from the Ethiopian super grain teff.
Zimbabwe: The entrepreneur unlocking baobab’s commercial potential Published by Sanja Gohre on 22 August 2024 Zimbabwe-based entrepreneur Gus Le Breton, co-founder of baobab powder producer B’Ayoba, discusses the fruit’s commercial potential.
