Sectors

Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 February 2021

We speak to Lilian Nakigozi, founder of Women Smiles Uganda, a company that manufactures and sells vertical farms used to grow crops in areas where there is limited space.

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.

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2021

How Nike Majekodunmi built Nuts About Cakes into a bakery chain with more than 130 employees and eight retail outlets.

South Africa: Company uses indigenous roots to make crisps and gluten-free flour

Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2021

We speak to Sibongile Mtsabe, the managing director of Sibocali Traders.

Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules

Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021

Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.

AfricaWorks founder on building an African co-working space company

Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 January 2021

“The way people work is changing from traditional office set-ups to more flexible options,” says Gregoire Schwebig.

Profit-making idea: A quality local fertiliser for Namibia’s agricultural industry

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 January 2021

Entrepreneur believes there is a gap in the market for more players to produce fertiliser in Namibia.

The Flip podcast: Insurance-as-a-service with the founder of Kenya’s Lami

Published by Justin Norman on 26 January 2021

We speak to Jihan Abass, the founder and CEO of Lami, an insurance-as-a-service startup based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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.

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 January 2021

How Eben Ngula capitalised on an opportunity to produce flour from millet grown in northern Namibia.

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.

Sectors

Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture

Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

South Africa: Company uses indigenous roots to make crisps and gluten-free flour

Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules

AfricaWorks founder on building an African co-working space company

Profit-making idea: A quality local fertiliser for Namibia’s agricultural industry

The Flip podcast: Insurance-as-a-service with the founder of Kenya’s Lami

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry

Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

City on the move: Kumasi, Ghana

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Agribusiness in Africa: Investor reveals which areas hold the most potential

Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness

Agribusiness company identifies demand for African-grown superfoods in German market

High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business

From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States

The Flip podcast: The case for crypto in Africa with Bundle’s Yele Bademosi

Building a craft drinks brand for Kenya’s ‘movers and shakers’

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in February

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