Five African investment hotspots for 2015 Published by Alvaro Sobrinho on 30 January 2015 I’m often asked where I’ll will be investing in the coming months and years? So here are five hotspots that I’d highlight for 2015.
Young entrepreneur shares lessons from running a food business in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 “I want young people to change their thinking and not to believe that it is better overseas. Because in the DRC and Africa there are more opportunities than anywhere else,” said Benedict Mundele, founder of Surprise Tropicale.
Start-up snapshot: Producing high-quality tomato paste in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 January 2015 “Our mission is to provide locally-produced food products to Nigerian consumers in a way that is profitable and sustainable.”
‘Be persistent, never give up’: The story of Vimal Shah and Bidco Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 January 2015 Kenyan businessman Vimal Shah is one of the region’s most prominent entrepreneurs.
When worlds collide – farmers and financiers Published by Richard Ferguson on 13 January 2015 For more capital to flow into agriculture, farmers and financiers will have to learn a lot more about each other.
Forget doctors and lawyers, farming is where the money’s at, says Nigerian entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 8 January 2015 “Nigeria is the current dumping ground for food produce from all over the world,” said Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru.
‘Crops’ or ‘carats’? Interaction between gold mining and cocoa production in Ghana Published by Stephen Yeboah on 7 January 2015 A ‘think piece’ by the Africa Progress Panel’s research fellow, Stephen Yeboah.
Why Botswana’s largest retailer ventured into ‘risky’ Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2015 Zimbabwe has the best pool of talent in Africa, says the CEO of Choppies.
Why it’s time for Africans to eat local Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 January 2015 Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn’t necessarily good for them.
Local wines dominate in South Africa Published by Euromonitor International on 23 December 2014 Euromonitor International looks at some of the consumption trends and drivers of alcohol in South Africa.
Why manufacturing locally was the logical step for Kenyan entrepreneur Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 December 2014 “We had no background in biscuit [manufacturing] but decided to innovate, work with a strong team, do trials and invest in market surveys and marketing,” says Raj Malde.
Côte d’Ivoire seeking agribusiness partners Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2014 Only 35% of Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa is processed inside the country.
Gated serviced farms: The next hot real estate trend? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2014 Bringing together property development and agriculture.
Five ways to do better business with Africa’s small-scale farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2014 How Germany’s Bayer CropScience is courting small-scale farmers in Africa.
