Nigeria: Snack food company targets health-conscious consumers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 May 2021 Bonita Foods, founded in 2017, is a Nigerian company that produces a variety of snacks from fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Africa’s sleeping giant: Seven things businesspeople should know about the DRC Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2021 CEO discusses the opportunities in the country and the challenges investors should be aware of.
Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2021 An estimated $600 million in fish is imported into Nigeria every year.
From farm to shop: How this company streamlines Senegal’s fresh produce supply chain Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 May 2021 Afrikamart, founded in 2018, is a digital platform that links rural farmers in Senegal to merchants in urban areas.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2021 Businessman Herve Tuyishime explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the meat production industry.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Peace and stability; democracy; and the rule of law Published by Simon Freemantle on 9 May 2021 Considering the vital role played by political and institutional reform in determining Africa’s ongoing socio-economic trajectory.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion Published by Simon Freemantle on 6 May 2021 Assessing the progress of Africa’s financial sector over the past decade.
Bamboo toothbrushes: Kenyan company taps into eco-conscious market Published by Kageni Muse on 6 May 2021 Manufacturer of environmentally-friendly oral and body care items hopes to cash in from increased aversion to plastic products.
Hospital-at-home startup seeks to disrupt traditional healthcare in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 5 May 2021 Quro Medical combines hardware, software and the expertise of traditional doctors to manage acutely ill patients in the comfort of their homes.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology Published by Simon Freemantle on 5 May 2021 Africa’s technological deepening since 2010 continues to be profound, writes Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle.
Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager Published by Rami Hajjar on 5 May 2021 As Covid-19 struck and the oil price collapsed, the share prices of asset management firm Allan Gray’s main holdings, particularly the banks, halved in Nigerian naira terms.
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Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Rapid urbanisation Published by Simon Freemantle on 4 May 2021 Today, Africa has 63 cities with populations of over 1 million people – up from 49 in 2010 and 30 in 2000.