High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 March 2021 Ethiopian company BeNu Foods, founded in 2018, produces nutritious biscuits from local raw materials.
From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.
Building a craft drinks brand for Kenya’s ‘movers and shakers’ Published by James Torvaney on 2 March 2021 Alexandra Chappatte left her job at alcoholic drinks giant Pernod Ricard in West Africa to start Kenyan Originals, a brand specialising in craft beverages.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
‘An uphill battle’: Entrepreneur explains how she built a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2021 After a challenging start, the ReelFruit brand is now available in over 350 stores and a handful of export markets. Founder Affiong Williams reveals how she did it.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur capitalises on agri-processing opportunities Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 February 2021 We speak to Titus Mboko, the managing director of Grain Solutions Agro Industries, a Zimbabwean company that produces maize meal, bread flour and animal feed.
Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.
Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Packaging materials for Ethiopia’s horticulture industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 With a growing horticulture industry, there is a captive market of companies that currently import all of their packaging material.
Rwandan company manufactures environmentally-friendly biofuels from waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 February 2021 Habona is a Rwandan company that produces affordable and environmentally-friendly biofuels from organic waste.
Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021 The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.
Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry Published by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly on 26 January 2021 The new conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could be the tipping point for foreign investors in the garment industry.
