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.
Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2021 DecoKraft is a Ghanaian company that produces handmade chocolates under the Kabi Chocolates brand.
City on the move: Kumasi, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 January 2021 “Kumasi has become a hub for agriculture and for business,” says entrepreneur Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2021 There is an opportunity to find a formulation for a high-quality but more affordable poultry feed.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 January 2021 The story of how Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah created an organic fertiliser company that supplies farmers in West Africa.
How Covid-19 did what poverty could not: Convince Africa it needs to manufacture Published by Franklin Olakunle Amoo on 20 January 2021 Africa needs to take manufacturing seriously.
Tanzanian party and gift products company follows low-cost, high-volume strategy Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 January 2021 We talk to Patricia Majule, founder of Unique Favors Tz, a Tanzanian company which designs and manufactures event supplies and personalised gift items.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya Published by Carien du Plessis on 12 January 2021 When US-born entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver moved to Kenya, he was struck by how expensive formula milk was.
Rwandan company making bread and biscuits from sweet potatoes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 December 2020 We speak to Umugiraneza Regis, CEO of CARL Group, a Rwandan company that processes sweet potatoes to produce bread and biscuits under the Vita brand.
From fish to pharmaceuticals, investor bullish about import substitution in Nigeria Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 December 2020 Danladi Verheijen, managing partner of Verod Capital Management, discusses opportunities in Nigeria’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 December 2020 Greig Jansen spotted a gap in the market for a tasty drink that contained less sugar.
Zimbabwe: Safari boot company thrives on exclusivity and old-fashioned values Published by Problem Masau on 18 December 2020 It takes more than two weeks to make a single pair of shoes. In a world of high-speed mass production, The Courteney Boot Company is part of the slow movement.
Ethiopia’s business environment and untapped opportunities: Investor shares insights Published by Berhane Demissie on 17 December 2020 Berhane Demissie, managing partner at Cepheus Growth Capital, sheds light on business conditions in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian architect-turned-manufacturer produces leather bags for export market Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2020 We speak to Semhal Guesh, CEO of Kabana Leather, an Ethiopian company that produces a variety of handmade leather products.
