Agribusiness & Food

Silk Invest sees opportunities in Africa’s food industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2010

Silk Invest recently announced it is planning to launch a private equity fund to invest in African food-related industries. How we made it in Africa interviews Silk Invest’s CEO Zin Bekkali

Accelerating agricultural transformation through private equity investment

Published by Karima Ola on 3 December 2010

Private equity investors in Africa’s agribusiness sector are well positioned to offer not only the necessary financial capital but also the knowledge that will aid in Africa’s economic development.

Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria

Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010

Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.

Strategies for commercialising smallholder agriculture

Published by Elizabeth Sibale on 1 December 2010

It is important that smallholder farmers modernise their operations in order to grow viable business enterprises.

Chemvet Steel & Fencing leads with new design and technology

Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2010

Chemvet Steel & Fencing has made a mark as a leader in providing farmers with new technology in the design of housing, and upgrading and extensions to housing, for poultry and pigs.

Funding available for innovative business ideas

Published by Promotional Feature on 1 December 2010

African entrepreneurs have the opportunity to receive funding for their business ideas by entering one of the AECF’s competitions.

South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria

Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010

South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.

International agriculture company invests big in Gabon

Published by Staff Writer on 18 November 2010

Global agriculture company Olam International recently announced two significant investments in Gabon – a fertiliser complex and a oil palm plantation.

How to invest in Africa’s agriculture sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 November 2010

Agri-Vie is a private equity fund focused on agribusiness in Africa. Jaco Maritz spoke to Izak Strauss, Agri-Vie’s executive director and chief investment officer, about investing in Africa’s agriculture sector

African agriculture ‘not entirely a private sector affair’

Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2010

Kwaku Owusu-Baah, Director of Economic Studies of the Inter-African Coffee Organisation, decries the neglect of agriculture by both African governments and development institutions.

Improve your yields with the right products and expertise

Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2010

Terason, an innovative South African company, assists farmers across Africa to increase their yields and improve crop quality. We spoke to Gideon Hefer, Terason’s financial director, about the company’s solutions for the agriculture sector

Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 November 2010

Selling fresh dairy products in Nigeria, a market hooked on powdered milk, is easier said than done.

Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business

Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2010

Uganda, like most African countries, is a net importer of staple foods. Unlocking the country’s agricultural potential means offering the right kind of finance to its farmers and agricultural businesses.

Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2010

Kenyan honey producer, Honey Care Africa, has trained thousands of small-scale farmers to practice commercial beekeeping. Dinfin Mulupi reports

Agribusiness & Food

Silk Invest sees opportunities in Africa’s food industry

Accelerating agricultural transformation through private equity investment

Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria

Strategies for commercialising smallholder agriculture

Chemvet Steel & Fencing leads with new design and technology

Funding available for innovative business ideas

South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria

International agriculture company invests big in Gabon

How to invest in Africa’s agriculture sector

African agriculture ‘not entirely a private sector affair’

Improve your yields with the right products and expertise

Zim farmers trying to get Nigeria’s dairy industry going

Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business

Kenya: Honey producer partnering with small-scale farmers

Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry

Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt

A five-step Africa investment strategy during economic crisis

3D printed homes in Kenya: A future blueprint for affordable housing?

Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Shandré Sund: A master of her craft!

‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’

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