Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
10 winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize honoured Published by Press Office on 18 January 2023 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, presented awards to the 10 winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Making seawater drinkable: An investment opportunity in Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2023 Seawater desalination has the potential to be a climate adaptation investment opportunity in certain African countries, according to a new report.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Africa’s push for electric vehicles Published by Conrad Onyango on 11 January 2023 A number of African governments are introducing tax cuts and other incentives to boost the e-mobility industry and drive the demand for eco-friendly vehicles.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
Dakar establishing itself as a global destination for the creative industries Published by bird story agency on 9 January 2023 Dakar’s fashion, art, and heritage scenes have attracted attention from both domestic and international brands.
Interview: Launch Africa Ventures’ approach to investing in startups Published by James Torvaney on 5 January 2023 Zachariah George, managing partner at Launch Africa, discusses the firm’s investment philosophy and the potential of “fringe” markets such as Sudan, the DRC and Madagascar.
VC in Africa: From growth to profits in a changing investment landscape Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2023 Investors now require clear visibility on when a start-up will break even and be profitable.
Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023 Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2023 As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about new opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industries.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
African visa policies: Ranking the most and least restrictive countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 December 2022 African travel has become more open to citizens of the continent in 2022.
2022’s top African business growth stories from Ghana, Kenya and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 December 2022 Jaco Maritz selects his six favourite Business Growth Stories from 2022, featuring entrepreneurs from various countries and covering a range of industries, including food and beverage, property, e-commerce and logistics.