Why Equity Group CEO James Mwangi is betting on the DRC Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2022 James Mwangi, CEO of Kenya-based banking outfit Equity Group Holdings, believes the country has the potential to “succeed big”.
From car boot to supermarket shelves: Nigerian food entrepreneur tells her story Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 28 June 2022 Pap is a porridge made from fermented maize and eaten in many West African countries. Nigerian entrepreneur Oluyemisi Obe set up a food-processing company to produce high quality pap.
Opportunity to leverage technology in Africa’s education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2022 There is a need and opportunity to harness private sector solutions to deliver education for Africa’s young and growing population.
Growing momentum for electric car charging stations in some African countries Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 June 2022 The installation of electric car charging stations is gaining momentum in Africa as investors look to exploit what will develop into a multimillion-dollar market opportunity.
CEOs reveal Africa’s top 10 investment destinations Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2022 Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria have been identified as the three most attractive African investment destinations in a new Deloitte survey.
Nigeria: From a corner shop to a fast-growing retail chain Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2022 How FoodCo has grown to become one of the largest supermarket brands in south-west Nigeria, outside of Lagos.
What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price? Published by Jannie Rossouw on 22 June 2022 Increases in the domestic price of fuel are big news in South Africa, with the price of petrol, diesel and paraffin reaching new highs.
Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 21 June 2022 An interview with SS Jandu, founder and managing director of retail chain Zucchini Greengrocers.
Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2022 The potential to digitise commerce on the continent and some of the start-ups taking advantage of these opportunities.
Nairobi adds new infrastructure, incentives to its ‘silicon savannah’ drawcard Published by Conrad Onyango on 19 June 2022 Kenya’s tech start-up ecosystem is looking to attract even more overseas interest as the country launches an International Financial Centre and giant tech firms renew their interest in East Africa’s ‘Silicon Savannah’.
Nigerian start-up identifies opportunity in palm oil demand-supply mismatch Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 June 2022 Nigerian company Releaf has developed equipment and software to make the oil palm value chain more efficient and profitable.
Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022 Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.
Is there still a positive story for investing in Africa? Published by Allan Gray on 14 June 2022 Like many risk assets, African bonds benefited from loose developed country monetary policy over the past decade, which resulted in inflows; however, these have now begun to reverse.
Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022 Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.
