Cross-border food trade in Africa with Daniel Njiwa Published by Terser Adamu on 14 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Daniel Njiwa, who is the head of regional food trade at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Agribusiness in Zimbabwe: Entrepreneurs capitalising on opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2023 From producing peanut butter to exporting products made from the baobab fruit, these six businesses are embracing the potential of Zimbabwe’s agribusiness and food industry.
Charcoal from grass: Ghana’s next business opportunity? Published by Staff Writer on 11 August 2023 A new production method to convert savannah grass into charcoal has been developed.
Building an African luxury brand: Interview with model turned shoemaker Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2023 Once gracing international runways as one of the world’s premier models, Armando Cabral has transitioned into the role of an entrepreneur, founding his eponymous luxury shoe brand.
Teaching teachers: Entrepreneur spots gap in Africa’s education sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 August 2023 Entrepreneur Alim Ladha’s Instill Education is addressing sub-Saharan Africa’s need for 17 million teachers by 2030.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2023 From exporting organic pineapple juice to Europe to growing a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria, these six entrepreneurs are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry.
Linking the African diaspora to investment opportunities back home with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar Published by Terser Adamu on 6 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, co-founder of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa, a networking platform connecting private investors to entrepreneurs in Africa.
Nigeria: Four businesses seizing opportunities in the fish industry Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2023 In this article, we spotlight four organisations harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s fish industry.
How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Africa’s data centre boom Published by Boniface Abudho and Stephen Beard on 2 August 2023 Investors are capitalising on the surging demand for data centres in Africa.
Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023 Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa Published by bird story agency on 30 July 2023 Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa.
Malawi: Entrepreneurs cashing in on agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2023 From establishing a dairy business to producing meat products for the local and international market, we highlight four entrepreneurs carving their niche in Malawi’s agribusiness and food industry.
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.