Agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa – chilli, catfish, cassava and more Published by Staff Writer on 20 December 2021 Here is a selection of potential agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa that came across our desk in 2021.
Rwanda: Export of chilli products to the EU and China holds strong potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2021 The production of fresh and processed chilli in Rwanda has the potential to capture significant demand for these products in markets such as the European Union and China.
Fish sausages: Ugandan CEO taps into demand for fish products Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 December 2021 Lovin Kobusingye, founder of Kati Farms, started the company with an innovative product that became very popular: fish sausages.
Business in Nigeria – forex hurdles, selling consumer goods and how the country has changed Published by Betsy G Henderson on 16 December 2021 Investment advisor discusses Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges, succeeding in the consumer goods industry, and how the country has changed since she first arrived in 2006.
Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2021 Allan Mbale’s company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.
Vehicle manufacturing and food processing could reap billions from African free trade zone Published by Conrad Onyango on 14 December 2021 Vehicle manufacturing and food processing have been touted as the next big drivers of intra-African trade.
10 African business trends: Copper the new oil, Uber-style trucking and medical tourism Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2021 A selection of African business and economic trends that came across our desk over the past year.
The rise of the African super app Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 December 2021 A burgeoning digital-savvy, youth population and the growing need for access to multiple services-on-the-go, together with an influx of low-end smartphones, is giving rise to the African super app.
The latest Afreximbank vacancies Published by Press Office on 10 December 2021 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a pan-African multilateral financial institution established in 1993, for the purpose of financing and promoting intra and extra African trade
Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his experiences in the dried fruit industry Published by James Torvaney on 9 December 2021 Co-founder of Pure and Just Food talks about the founding of the business, industry challenges, and why the real money is in white-labelled products.
Old Mutual celebrates partners keeping hope alive in 2021 Published by Press Office on 8 December 2021 The third annual Old Mutual Partnership Awards ceremony was held this week to honour and celebrate those partners who have risen to the occasion, bringing change and hope to many across Africa.
Senegal: Entrepreneur commercialises milk from semi-nomadic herders Published by Will McBain on 8 December 2021 Herders in northern Senegal had no market for the milk they produced and threw much of it away. Bagoré Bathily spotted a business opportunity.
Unpacking the real need for quality packaging in southern and east Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 December 2021 In several southern and east African countries, there is a shortage of quality, locally-produced packaging material, which means companies often have to rely on imports or settle for subpar solutions.
African female entrepreneurs tackling climate change challenges and much more Published by Press Office on 7 December 2021 Women entrepreneurs deserve equitable access to financial and technical support.