From Eswatini to Europe: Chilli sauce company finds global traction Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2023 Black Mamba is capitalising on global spicy food trends, exporting to 15 countries, notably the UK, Norway, and Germany.
Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023 Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.
Cross-border food trade in Africa with Daniel Njiwa Published by Terser Adamu on 14 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Daniel Njiwa, who is the head of regional food trade at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Agribusiness in Zimbabwe: Entrepreneurs capitalising on opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2023 From producing peanut butter to exporting products made from the baobab fruit, these six businesses are embracing the potential of Zimbabwe’s agribusiness and food industry.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2023 From exporting organic pineapple juice to Europe to growing a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria, these six entrepreneurs are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry.
Nigeria: Four businesses seizing opportunities in the fish industry Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2023 In this article, we spotlight four organisations harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s fish industry.
How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023 Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Malawi: Entrepreneurs cashing in on agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2023 From establishing a dairy business to producing meat products for the local and international market, we highlight four entrepreneurs carving their niche in Malawi’s agribusiness and food industry.
Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2023 Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur taps into the country’s vast demand for fish Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 July 2023 CEO of Platinum Fisheries discusses the journey of building her business, growth through vertical integration and the thinking behind targeting business-to-business clients.
The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2023 Renew Capital’s investment manager for Sudan, Nour Tawfig, shares his perspective on the current situation in his home country.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Six companies cashing in on cassava Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2023 We spotlight six African companies tapping into the economic potential of cassava.
From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser Published by Peter Changtoek on 7 July 2023 Mohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.