How to start manufacturing in Africa – without experience or capital Published by Kate Douglas on 8 December 2016 Lessons from first-time manufacturers who built their businesses from the ground up.
Why are African food companies struggling to compete with foreign products? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2016 The market is growing fast, but continues to be dominated by imports.
Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
Surviving sabotage: The Kenyan manufacturing business that lived to tell the tale Published by Kate Douglas on 23 November 2016 A Kenyan entrepreneur on the worst day of his career.
Tomato paste giant’s troubles embody Nigeria’s economic woes Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2016 Nigeria’s largest tomato paste manufacturer is moving production to China.
The Indian entrepreneur who started a bottled water company in Niger Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2016 When he was 23, Rohan Garg moved from Delhi to the landlocked west African country.
Early investors score big time with Rwandan banana wine Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2016 Turning a small investment into thousands of crates sold in east Africa.
North Africa could soon be manufacturing Boeing, Airbus parts Published by Kate Douglas on 20 October 2016 Low costs, proximity to Europe make the region an attractive option.
Why east Africa is ripe for industrialisation Published by Charles Robertson on 20 October 2016 ‘In the coming five years, we think sub-Saharan Africa will compete with south Asia.’
Could Ivanka Trump shoes soon be made in Ethiopia? Published by Kate Douglas on 11 October 2016 The brand is produced by Chinese shoe manufacturer Huajian Group, which is steadily moving production to Ethiopia.
Volkswagen: Why now is the time to produce the Polo Vivo in Kenya Published by Justin Probyn on 7 October 2016 The last car VW produced in Kenya was the Beetle, in the 1970s.
Calvin Klein owner could source 25% of its production from Africa in five years Published by Kate Douglas on 26 September 2016 Eastern Africa has the potential to compete with clothing manufacturing giants like China and Bangladesh.
Why a South African manufacturer of pelleting machines is turning heads Published by Kate Douglas on 23 September 2016 The founder of Agricon Pelleting recently won South Africa’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.
How this Nigerian started a food processing business with little capital Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2016 Kasope Ladipo-Ajai managed to get a food-flavourant company up and running with no industry experience and only her savings.
