Figuring out how to produce tomato paste in Nigeria: The story of Tomato Jos Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 June 2020 American-born entrepreneur Mira Mehta is building a tomato farming and agro-processing business in Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Supplying zippers and buttons to Ethiopian clothing manufacturers Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2020 There is an unexploited opportunity for businesspeople and investors to provide trims, such as buttons and zippers, to Ethiopian apparel manufacturers.
The Ethiopian entrepreneur who wants to disrupt the paper industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 June 2020 Bethelhem Dejene Abebe is co-founder and CEO of Zafree Papers, a company that is introducing a 100% tree-free paper pulp made from agricultural waste.
Burkina Faso: Food processing company adds value to locally-grown cassava Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 June 2020 Faso Attiéké produces products from locally-grown cassava. Managing director Florence Bassono (36) answers our questions.
Moving Egyptian fashion forward: How the youngest in a family of entrepreneurs is taking the company online Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2020 Talking business with Anne Marie Kirollos, founder of Egyptian fashion label Tiyi.
Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020 So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.
Online business strategies mark new era in Brazzaville Published by Gessye Safou-Mat on 8 June 2020 As expats closely watch developments in the Republic of the Congo, some entrepreneurs refine their marketing strategies.
Camels, not unicorns: How entrepreneurs in Africa are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley Published by Alexandre Lazarow on 6 June 2020 Frontier innovators do not focus on growth at any cost; they focus on sustainability and resilience, writes Alexandre Lazarow.
Sokowatch – reinventing East Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Justin Norman on 4 June 2020 How Sokowatch connects informal retail shops in East Africa with consumer goods manufacturers, such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble.
The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 June 2020 An interview with Faiz Bashir, CEO of FlexiSAF, a Nigerian software company that develops technology solutions for the education sector.
Investing in East Africa: An interview with Ascent Capital Africa founding partner Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 3 June 2020 Ascent Capital Africa founding partner David Owino talks about the firm’s origins and East Africa’s investment landscape.
How Ilara Health found a way to sell healthcare devices to informal clinics in Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2020 Ilara Health provides diagnostic equipment and services to small clinics and pharmacies on the outskirts of urban areas in Kenya.
Food processing company taps into health trend with millet snacks Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2020 Kenya-based Akimaa Africa produces snack foods from millet, a cereal crop.
Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi Published by Dan Banik on 29 May 2020 The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry.
