Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa Published by Ben Jackson on 14 October 2021 Babacar Ka, a partner at private equity firm DPI, talks investment opportunities in Africa and how the firm mitigates risks on the continent.
Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 October 2021 Rogz is a South African pet gear and toy business. We spoke to co-founder Irené Raubenheimer about the steps the company took to get where it is today.
Exporting chillies and superfoods from Zambia: Company taps into growing market Published by Staff Writer on 11 October 2021 Germany-based agribusiness company Amatheon Agri is ramping up its production of spices and superfoods in Africa as global demand for these products continues to increase.
Nigeria: Agribusiness CEO shares fundraising lessons after securing $3m Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2021 Nigerian dried fruit snacks producer ReelFruit recently raised $3 million from investors. Founder and CEO Affiong Williams reflects on her fundraising experience.
How this South African built a pet food company that exports globally Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 October 2021 South African entrepreneur Nhlanhla Dlamini capitalised on demand for healthier and more nutritional pet snacks.
Mauritius: Local cosmetics brand takes on the internationals Published by Jacques Achilles on 8 October 2021 Dominique Raya is hoping her brand will get an early foothold in what is likely to become a massive market.
Cameroon: Eight lessons learnt from building an FMCG manufacturing business Published by James Torvaney on 7 October 2021 Joel Sikam, founder of Fisco, shares his insights on growing a consumer goods manufacturing business.
Ghana: Entrepreneur turns the ancient grain fonio into a solid business Published by Pearl Akanya Ofori - bird Story Agency on 5 October 2021 Amaati Group’s fonio products are distributed in Ghana as well as exported abroad. Here’s how founder Salma Abdulai built the company.
Nigeria: Taking local foods global, starting with African breadfruit (ukwa) Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2021 Chichi Eriobu, CEO of Phronesis Foods, saw a gap in the market to sell processed and packaged ukwa to consumers in Nigeria and beyond.
French start-ups operating in Africa share their experiences Published by Proparco on 4 October 2021 CEOs of three French start-ups focusing on African markets talk doing business on the continent.
Industrialist sees export potential from northern Nigeria to landlocked Niger and Burkina Faso Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2021 Abdul Samad Rabiu believes there are attractive opportunities to export certain products from northern Nigeria to nearby landlocked countries.
Young Zimbabweans see money-making opportunities in farming Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 1 October 2021 Baldwin Mazango is an example of a new, young, generation of farmers leading a silent revolution in the continent’s vast farmlands.
Producing plantain flour and other foods: Nigerian entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Ben Jackson on 29 September 2021 Founder of Dasun Integrated Farms outlines her journey of starting a food production company.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur grows smoked catfish venture into diversified food business Published by Tom Collins on 28 September 2021 Graemoh Foods CEO discusses how he started his company as well as growth opportunities and industry challenges.