Three trends shaping Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Tridiv Vasavada on 25 January 2023 It is estimated that in Africa, over 70% of food, beverage, and personal care products are sold through informal channels such as open-air markets, kiosks and table-top sellers.
Google-backed QShop enables Nigerian businesses to sell online Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2022 We ask founder Tarebi Alebiosu about the company’s business model and e-commerce trends in Nigeria.
Digital marketing in Africa: The window of opportunity is now Published by McKinsey on 18 November 2022 Digital sales are the next horizon of business growth for all consumer-facing businesses in Africa, but only a fraction of this potential has been tapped.
Making money in Africa’s consumer goods market: Advice for Asian companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2022 Entry-level consumer electronics, plant-based dairy substitutes and snack food are some of the items Asian businesspeople could consider if they want to expand to Africa.
Egypt: Start-up investor shares his experiences building a fast-food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 November 2022 Chickin Worx founder talks about his journey so far and the nuances of Egypt’s restaurant industry.
Five real estate trends and opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2022 Work-from-home has not replaced the office; corporate accommodation presents attractive potential; and industrial real estate continues to outperform.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur sees opportunity in off-grid freezers Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2022 Koolboks provides small businesses in Nigeria and beyond with solar-powered cold storage solutions.
A more efficient agri supply chain in Kenya: The business model of iProcure Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2022 iProcure connects agricultural input manufacturers to local agro-dealers via its distribution technology system.
E-commerce in Nigeria: Founder of Drinks.ng shares lessons learnt Published by James Torvaney on 5 September 2022 Lanre Akinlagun, founder of the online alcoholic beverages retailer, talks about how he started the business, why the real money is in wholesale and the thinking behind the company’s brick-and-mortar stores.
Côte d’Ivoire: Fast food chain finding traction with its West African menu Published by Ange Kumasi on 26 August 2022 Ivorian entrepreneur Olivia Akouba Angola explains how she started a fast food restaurant chain with a West African menu.
What it takes to succeed in Nigeria’s demanding retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2022 Charles Mwebeiha, managing director of private equity firm Sango Capital, discusses Nigeria’s retail environment and explains why his firm invested in grocery chain Marketsquare.
The case for investing in the digitalisation of Africa’s informal retail supply chains Published by Nikos Katsaounis and Chris Muscarella on 23 August 2022 After fintech, informal retail is turning into one of the hottest sectors in African tech. Nikos Katsaounis and Chris Muscarella, partners at Timon Capital, explain why they invested in B2B e-commerce start-up Omnibiz.
A deep dive into the future of traditional retail in Africa Published by Boston Consulting Group on 20 August 2022 Small, independent shops – the cornerstones of African commerce – are diversifying, digitising, and partnering with modern retailers.
How this businessman built a commodity exchange in Nigeria Published by James Torvaney on 6 August 2022 Ayodeji Balogun, CEO of AFEX, talks about the company’s business model, the challenges it faced in establishing the platform, and trends within the commodity trading industry.
