Manufacturing

Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 September 2023

Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo is the founder of Amal Botanicals, a company known for its baby skincare products made from Nigerian-sourced ingredients. Amal derives 80% of its sales from digital channels and has expanded beyond Nigeria’s borders.

China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment

Published by Lauren Johnston on 13 September 2023

China is moving beyond oil and extractive commodities towards industrial production, job creation and investments that lead to exports.

Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2023

From the production of niche processed food items in Zambia to providing cold storage facilities for farmers in Nigeria, we highlight eight opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.

Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more

Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2023

From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.

Senegal: Embracing traditional building methods in modern construction

Published by Maria Knodt on 18 August 2023

Senegalese company DNA is reintroducing the ancient construction method of rammed earth – compacted raw earth bricks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 July 2023

Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.

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.

How Africa can profit from growing demand for plant-based protein

Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 June 2023

The global market for plant-based meat is expanding. We speak to businessman and investor Michiel Timmerman about the potential business opportunities in Africa related to the alternative protein industry.

Kenyan entrepreneur profits from potatoes

Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 June 2023

Founder of Wedgehut Foods shares her journey of capitalising on a gap that emerged in the market.

The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2023

Talking business with the co-founder of Kenyan food company Burton & Bamber.

Manufacturing

Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment

Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond

Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more

Senegal: Embracing traditional building methods in modern construction

From Eswatini to Europe: Chilli sauce company finds global traction

From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit

How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market

Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity

Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes

From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser

How Africa can profit from growing demand for plant-based protein

Kenyan entrepreneur profits from potatoes

The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya

Talking PR in Africa with Bemi Idowu

Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond

Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor

Fixing Africa’s broken medicine supply chain with Samuel Okwuada

Expanding internet infrastructure in Africa: Fuelling the continent’s business revolution

How this Nigerian trader built an agricultural exports business

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities

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