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.
Côte d’Ivoire: Building a cosmetics business with shea butter Published by Ange Kumasi on 6 June 2023 Mouahié Kouassi founded Agrikraft, a cosmetics business in Côte d’Ivoire, that transforms locally-sourced shea butter into various products.
Four entrepreneurs taking Nigeria’s agri products global Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2023 We shed light on the entrepreneurial journeys of four individuals who are exporting Nigerian agricultural commodities to international markets.
Kenyan chemicals business targets growing construction, leather industries Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 May 2023 Founder of Chemsols talks about about the initial challenges of setting up a chemical manufacturing business and how his company stands to profit from the burgeoning construction and leather industries in East Africa.
A businessman’s account of establishing a spice company in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 May 2023 Founder of Africa Spices discusses the origins of his business idea and the obstacles he navigated to scale the company.
What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.
Entrepreneurs turn Zambia’s wild fruit into a growing juice business Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2023 Co-founder of Forest Africa Zambia talks about the company’s business model, the benefits of targeting smaller retail outlets as a sales channel, and future diversification plans.
From investment to IPO: Backing an Egyptian consumer healthcare company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2023 Afsane Jetha, the CEO of Alta Semper, discusses the firm’s investment in Macro Group Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company’s import substitution strategy and the efforts to prepare it for a stock market listing.
Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2023 “Accessing high-quality eyewear in Africa is often prohibitively expensive and unattainable for the majority of the population.”
