The Flip podcast: Accessible and affordable edtech with Eneza Education’s Wambura Kimunyu Published by Justin Norman on 11 March 2021 Entrepreneur talks about building an education product for low-income students.
13 companies tapping into the health and wellness trend in Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2021 As consumers worldwide adopt healthier lifestyles, demand for health and wellness foods is booming. Here are 13 companies taking advantage of this trend.
Nigerian agricultural commodity trader reveals the importance of getting involved directly with farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 March 2021 “Consumers in many parts of the world require verifiable evidence of traceability as an important criterion of food product quality and safety,” says Timi Oke.
East Africa: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 9 March 2021 How two Kenyan businessman built a pharmaceutical business from the ground up.
How this entrepreneur started a Nigerian car brand Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2021 Automotive brand Nord is hoping to wean Nigerians off their love for foreign-made cars by offering competitive pricing.
Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness Published by James Torvaney on 5 March 2021 From import substitution in the healthcare sector to vocational training, Nouss Bih – investment manager at I&P – reveals some of Côte d’Ivoire’s top opportunities.
Agribusiness company identifies demand for African-grown superfoods in German market Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 March 2021 ZUVA’s product line-up includes African-grown quinoa and chia, as well as three quinoa-based convenient snack bowls and three teff-based porridge bowls.
High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 March 2021 Ethiopian company BeNu Foods, founded in 2018, produces nutritious biscuits from local raw materials.
From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.
Building a craft drinks brand for Kenya’s ‘movers and shakers’ Published by James Torvaney on 2 March 2021 Alexandra Chappatte left her job at alcoholic drinks giant Pernod Ricard in West Africa to start Kenyan Originals, a brand specialising in craft beverages.
Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice Published by James Torvaney on 28 February 2021 How entrepreneur Hamza Hashim spotted an opportunity to produce juice from Sierra Leone’s surplus fruit.
Is green the new gold? Investment opportunities in South Africa’s cannabis industry Published by Buhle Ndweni on 26 February 2021 From hemp products to the export of pharmaceutical ingredients, SilverLeaf Investments joint CEO Pierre van der Hoven answers our questions about opportunities in the cannabis sector.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
‘An uphill battle’: Entrepreneur explains how she built a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 February 2021 After a challenging start, the ReelFruit brand is now available in over 350 stores and a handful of export markets. Founder Affiong Williams reveals how she did it.
