Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
Fixing Africa’s broken medicine supply chain with Samuel Okwuada Published by Terser Adamu on 20 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Samuel Okwuada, the CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health, which is building a tech-enabled, pharmacy-centred healthcare network across the continent.
Expanding internet infrastructure in Africa: Fuelling the continent’s business revolution Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2023 The digital landscape across African nations has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past decade.
How this Nigerian trader built an agricultural exports business Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2023 Lanre Awojoodu, CEO of Sourcing and Produce – which exports crops like hibiscus flowers, sesame seeds, and ginger – has endured numerous challenges to position his company where it is today. This is his story.
Zayed Sustainability Prize announces 33 finalists advancing global sustainability initiatives Published by Press Office on 18 September 2023 The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has announced this year’s finalists following a deliberation by its esteemed Jury.
Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 September 2023 When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she kept costs to a minimum. She was the only employee and refrained from spending on décor or any extras until revenue permitted.
China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment Published by Lauren Johnston on 13 September 2023 China is moving beyond oil and extractive commodities towards industrial production, job creation and investments that lead to exports.
A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023 The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.
Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2023 From the production of niche processed food items in Zambia to providing cold storage facilities for farmers in Nigeria, we highlight eight opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.
An African food empire in the UK, with Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande Published by Terser Adamu on 6 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande, who is the co-founder of Samis Online African Foods, a UK-based store specialising in African groceries.
Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2023 “I’ve always been inspired by trading, by buying and selling,” says Mohamed Salah Skhiri, whose company exports products such as dates, olive oil, and artichokes.
Ghana: Spotting a gap in the banking industry with Tarek Mouganie Published by Terser Adamu on 3 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Tarek Mouganie, the founder of Affinity, a digitally-driven financial institution that provides banking products to the underserved and unbanked in Ghana.
After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2023 Former Dragon’s Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she’s targeting the streets of Lagos.
DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023 There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
