Russia-Ukraine crisis poses a serious threat to Egypt – the world’s largest wheat importer Published by The Conversation on 30 March 2022 Wheat is a key food item for Egypt, representing between 35% and 39% of caloric intake per person in the last few years.
How to sell plant-based food products in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2022 Herbivore Earthfoods discovered the best way to get consumers to buy its meat- and dairy-free alternatives is to make products that consumers are already familiar with.
Ghana: Entrepreneur grows electronics business to 16 stores within a decade Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 26 March 2022 Charles Antwi-Boahen, founder of Kab-Fam Ghana, outlines how the business grew from a small commission-based trading operation to over a dozen stores.
Tanzanian cocoa business finds sweet spot in exporting to high-end chocolate makers Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 March 2022 Kokoa Kamili has no plans to go into the production of premium chocolate itself. Here is how the two co-founders built the company.
A unique business model to move everything from cows to coffins in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney on 24 March 2022 OX Delivers operates a fleet of specially designed off-road electric vehicles, allowing customers to transport goods across rural areas.
Cashing in on Mozambique’s baobab fruit Published by Nyasha Bhobo on 24 March 2022 Company extracts high-quality fine powder and cosmetic oil for export to EU and South Africa.
Russia-Ukraine: African agriculture can benefit from shifts in global trade flows Published by James Torvaney on 23 March 2022 Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of South Africa-based fertiliser manufacturer Omnia, reveals how the African agriculture sector can profit from surging commodity prices and trade flow shifts.
Growing a restaurant brand in Ghana: The story of Starbites Published by Tom Collins on 22 March 2022 Eric Andoh explains how he built a restaurant business with over a dozen outlets.
Ghanaian investor talks opportunities in agriculture and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 18 March 2022 From tech-enabled primary production to packaged food, Jerry Parkes reveals potentially lucrative opportunities in agriculture and other sectors.
Entrepreneur builds locally-made baby food brand in Senegal Published by Abdoul Maiga on 17 March 2022 A Senegalese businesswoman’s quest to bring locally-made, organic baby food to supermarket shelves across West Africa.
Agribusiness investment opportunities in West Africa’s Sahel region Published by Olivier Monnier and Abdoul Maiga on 16 March 2022 Sahelian countries have the agro-climatic conditions to grow many crops, but the potential of the agribusiness sector remains underexploited.
Zimbabwean proves maggot farming can be a viable business Published by Tafadzwa Dzenga and Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 16 March 2022 Brighton Zambezi is one of Zimbabwe’s pioneering black soldier fly maggot farmers, rearing the flies to produce affordable chicken feed for farmers.
Russia-Ukraine war and rising fertiliser prices: The potential impact on Africa’s agricultural markets Published by Wandile Sihlobo on 16 March 2022 The ultimate crop yields that farmers harvest depends on the use of fertilisers.
Nine entrepreneurs capitalising on West Africa’s agribusiness potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2022 A selection of businesses that are taking advantage of opportunities in West Africa’s agribusiness and food industry, from ginger and coconut to dried fruit and catfish.
