A game-changer for Africa’s natural gas? Published by Seth Onyango on 11 January 2022 Africa’s push for a just energy transition has been given fresh impetus after the European Union drafted a proposal to classify natural gas projects as “green energy” investments.
Checkpoint ‘taxes’ make South Sudan one of the most expensive places to move goods Published by Peer Schouten and Ken Matthysen on 11 January 2022 Barges transporting goods can end up paying up to US$10,000 in taxes for one trip.
Storytelling: the missing rib of Africa’s innovation ecosystem Published by Press Office on 10 January 2022 Storytelling is a skill as important as product design and maybe more relevant than many assume.
Nigerian businesswoman taps into health trend with organic spices Published by Dorcas S Bello on 7 January 2022 Talking business with Nigerian food entrepreneur.
Eight business ventures in Africa worth considering in 2022 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2022 A list of potential business ideas in Africa to pursue in 2022, from exporting organic food products to tapping into growing global demand for African luxury brands.
Ghana: The story of a coconut company that exports throughout the world Published by Tom Collins on 4 January 2022 Entrepreneur Michael Annan-Forson explains how he built a coconut products business that outcompetes rivals in Asia.
Starting a tomato products business in Nigeria – entrepreneur’s journey so far Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 January 2022 Co-founder of NaFarm Foods talks about establishing a tomato processing business and the company’s innovative distribution strategy.
10 predictions for African venture investment in 2022 Published by Eliot Pence on 2 January 2022 Eliot Pence – an International Affairs Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – outlines 10 predictions for African venture investment in the year ahead.
From Nigeria to Kenya, money-making potential in Africa’s building materials industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 December 2021 Several businesspeople and investors interviewed during 2021 highlighted the potential in their respective countries’ building materials industry.
African SACCOs tap fintech to spur growth Published by Seth Onyango on 29 December 2021 From table banking to credit unions, the savings and credit cooperative organisation (SACCO) sector in Africa is fast digitising to bring financial inclusion to the last mile.
Nigeria: How this entrepreneur set up a dried catfish business Published by James Torvaney on 28 December 2021 Femi Eniola explains why he chose to pursue catfish processing and what it takes to succeed in the industry.
Made-in-Ghana chocolate company exporting to Europe Published by Tom Collins on 24 December 2021 CEO of Fairafric explains how he established a chocolate company in Ghana.
Zambian soya bean trader expands business by manufacturing edible oil Published by Tom Collins on 22 December 2021 Kalomo Grain Marketing founder talks about how she built the business and export opportunities to the DRC.
Africa could see large-scale adoption of electric motorbikes Published by Conrad Onyango on 21 December 2021 From locally-made to foreign ‘built for Africa’ brands, the continent is staring at the widespread adoption of electric bikes.
