Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Small-scale beekeepers in Kenya and South Sudan push up honey production Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 August 2013 Honey Care Africa is growing beekeeping farms to satisfy demand for honey.
Agroforestry offers potential for greater food security in Africa Published by Kate Langford on 5 August 2013 Integrating trees with agriculture, crops and livestock, is significantly increasing livelihoods, food security and environmental stability.
Kenya’s Maria Sovich explains how she turned her love for cooking into a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 August 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talks to Maria Sovich, founder of Kenyan Classic Preserves.
Securing Africa’s land for shared prosperity Published by Frank Byamugisha on 2 August 2013 Better land governance will help to secure a brighter future for all Africans.
Q&A: Unpacking Somaliland’s business potential Published by Kate Douglas on 1 August 2013 The Somaliland Development Corporation looks to bridge international investors and local community interests in Somaliland.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
What Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda learnt from Aliko Dangote Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Monica Musonda, founder of Java Foods in Zambia.
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women Published by Rebecca Moudio on 25 July 2013 The demand for shea butter has risen so much in recent years that African producers have started calling for fair prices for their labour.
Talking farming with Fairtrade Africa head James Mwai Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2013 “There are consumers who are now more aware of the sustainability of their food.”
Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2013 Jacky Goliath, co-founder of De Fynne Nursery in South Africa, shares some valuable business lessons.
Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2013 “If prosperity is broadly shared here in Africa, that middle class will be an enormous market for our goods,” said US president Obama.
Stevia: a sweetener for Kenyan exporters – and farmers’ pockets Published by Kim Lewis on 25 June 2013 A natural sweetener is providing Kenyan farmers with an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing supply chain that includes several other countries from around the world.
Africa’s agribusiness industry continues to attract private equity interest Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2013 Two recent private equity deals in Africa’s agribusiness and food sectors show that investors continue to see opportunities in these industries.