Electric battery manufacturing – could this be Africa’s next big thing? Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 December 2021 The private sector, politicians and regional lenders have come behind Africa’s first regional electric battery manufacturing initiative, taking shape in the cobalt-rich DRC.
Strawberry farming in Zambia: How this entrepreneur grew her business Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 December 2021 Bupe Chipili Mulapesi outlines how she established a company that provides both the domestic and export markets with fresh strawberries as well as a strawberry jam.
Zambian food processor overcomes packaging issues to maintain sales in domestic market Published by Tom Collins on 30 November 2021 Rodney Miselo, co-founder of the Ronipam Group, talks about how to make it in Zambia’s food industry.
Non-standardised addresses is a problem for Nigerian firms: This company pioneered a solution Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 November 2021 By combining an Uber-like network of verification agents with technology, Nigeria’s VerifyMe makes it easy and cost-effective for companies to authenticate their customers’ addresses.
Kenyan grows healthcare group from one-bed apartment to eight hospitals Published by Johan Burger on 27 November 2021 Dr Maxwel Okoth, founder of RFH Healthcare group, saw an opportunity to provide private medical services to the low- and middle-income segment.
Cape Town seeks to position itself as a remote work destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2021 City aims to lure remote workers from other provinces and abroad.
African economic outlook: Stronger rebound expected for Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Kenya Published by EY Africa on 24 November 2021 Africa is poised for a multi-speed recovery path, with significant country and regional cluster variances.
A macadamia nut business in Rwanda: How this CEO built his company Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 November 2021 The founder of Norelga Macadamia gradually developed a business that grows, processes and markets the lucrative nut to customers at home and abroad.
Nigerian baby food company aims to build global brand using local ingredients Published by Tom Collins on 21 November 2021 Talking business with the founder of Nigerian baby food company Colourful Giggles.
Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition Published by Jason Hopps on 19 November 2021 Investors are recognising the growing strength – and future promise – of Africa’s creative industries.
Regional medical tourism set to grow in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 18 November 2021 Fewer trips to India and other “medical tourism” destinations by Africa’s middle class is one anticipated result of a surge of investment into medical facilities, says a just-released report.
McKinsey identifies 24 green manufacturing business opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2021 From the assembly of electric fishing boats to the manufacturing of bioplastic using agricultural products, McKinsey highlights new business opportunities across several sectors.
Selling chicken in Uganda: Investor sees gap to formalise the low-income market Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 November 2021 Currently, some 80% of poultry products are informally consumed, where customers buy live birds to slaughter themselves.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.