Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing sector is at the crossroads Published by Victoria Crandall on 28 May 2018 Côte d’Ivoire only processes infinitesimal volumes of its cashew crop, as the global industry is concentrated in India and Vietnam.
Startup snapshot: Want to profit from owning livestock in Somalia? Now anyone can Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2018 ‘Imagine someone in South Korea who owns a camel in Somalia,’ says founder who quit his UN job to launch an online livestock trading business.
Banking in Africa: A brief overview of banking of the agri sector in Africa Published by NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies on 8 May 2018 Africa today has the second-fastest-growing banking market – taking retail and wholesale banking together – in the world.
African fintech and agribusiness companies attract interest from investors Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2018 Fintech investments were mostly in mobile-enabled banking and financial services companies.
Eric Kaduru: The Ugandan who left his advertising job for passion fruit farming Published by Shu Zhang on 20 April 2018 Kaduru had grown weary of the early-morning traffic and day-to-day struggle in Kampala, and was ready to try something new.
Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 April 2018 Mogau Seshoene sees untapped opportunity in traditional food.
The richest woman in South Africa shares her career journey Published by Staff Writer on 12 March 2018 ‘I really did understand how to run a business and how to make money.’
Ghanaian entrepreneur finds success by growing and selling coconuts Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2018 Adowarim Lugu-zuri, CEO of Wazuri Ghana Limited, sees untapped opportunity in Ghana’s coconut industry.
Neither borders nor boundaries stop this executive from Senegal Published by Staff Writer on 6 March 2018 Talking business with Anta Babacar Ngom, CEO of Senegal’s largest poultry company.
Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs cautiously optimistic Published by PwC on 6 March 2018 Despite the opportunities of cross-border expansion, companies have a number of challenges to overcome.
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
Kenya: Young people are rediscovering that farming can pay Published by Caroline Wambui on 20 February 2018 Poor job prospects and low pay in cities are pushing young people to return home and take up farming.
Kenya’s flower producers eye US market Published by Daniel Schearf on 13 February 2018 Flower producers are hoping direct flights set to open between Nairobi and New York could help them put down roots in the US.
Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.
