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Nigeria’s TradeDepot connects the world’s biggest FMCG manufacturers to informal retailers

Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 October 2020

Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO of TradeDepot, explains how he and his co-founders capitalised on an opportunity to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented informal retail supply chain.

Kenyan company using insect larvae to make animal feed and fertiliser

Published by Nelly Murungi on 8 October 2020

Ecodudu is a Kenyan company which manufactures organic fertiliser and animal feed from insect larvae.

Nigerian waste recycling business turns trash into cash

Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 October 2020

Olufunto Boroffice, CEO of Chanja Datti, talks about how she started the business and the toughest situation she has found herself in as an entrepreneur.

From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 6 October 2020

Charlie Tryon, CEO of investment firm Maris Ltd., talks investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and reveals his thoughts about doing business in frontier markets such as Zimbabwe and South Sudan.

Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 October 2020

Solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, says businessman Onyekachi Izukanne.

The Flip podcast: Smart people should build things – on recruiting and the global competition for top talent

Published by Justin Norman on 5 October 2020

In this episode, we unpack the talent and recruiting situation for venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies.

Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria

Published by PwC on 5 October 2020

PwC estimates that Nigeria would need about 28.3 million metric tonnes of fresh cassava root planted annually on about 1.2 million hectares of land to meet the country’s demand for cassava by-products and derivatives.

Interview: Manufacturing charcoal from coconut waste in Ghana

Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 October 2020

Ghanaian company Zaacoal, launched in 2016, manufactures charcoal from coconut waste.

Djembe Consultants and AfriLabs partner to produce insights report on building a resilient innovative Africa in a COVID-19 world

Published by Press Office on 4 October 2020

Djembe Consultants has partnered with AfriLabs to develop a report on the future of African innovation amidst a backdrop of a global pandemic.

The story of Filmhouse, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain

Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 October 2020

Kene Okwuosa and Moses Babatope reveal how they capitalised on an opportunity in the entertainment industry.

American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya

Published by Ann Ngengere on 2 October 2020

“I did extensive research on several ideas and industries and saw promise in the furniture market,” says Eric Kouskalis, co-founder of Moko.

Honoris United Universities launches 21st Century Skills Certificate to skill up graduates for the future world of work

Published by Press Office on 2 October 2020

The Honoris 21st Century Skills Certificate will further enhance the employability of its students by equipping them with the most in-demand soft and digital skills.

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in September

Published by Staff Writer on 30 September 2020

A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in September 2020.

International recognition for Bertha Centre (UCT GSB) researchers

Published by Press Office on 30 September 2020

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is developing a new teaching case method.

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Nigeria’s TradeDepot connects the world’s biggest FMCG manufacturers to informal retailers

Kenyan company using insect larvae to make animal feed and fertiliser

Nigerian waste recycling business turns trash into cash

From agriculture to real estate: Investor shares insights on opportunities in Africa

Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria

The Flip podcast: Smart people should build things – on recruiting and the global competition for top talent

Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria

Interview: Manufacturing charcoal from coconut waste in Ghana

Djembe Consultants and AfriLabs partner to produce insights report on building a resilient innovative Africa in a COVID-19 world

The story of Filmhouse, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain

American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya

Honoris United Universities launches 21st Century Skills Certificate to skill up graduates for the future world of work

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in September

International recognition for Bertha Centre (UCT GSB) researchers

Nine agribusiness ideas to consider in Africa in 2023

Young Zimbabweans choosing farming over corporate jobs

Starting a cashew processing factory in Tanzania: My experience

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model

Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa

Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration

Interview: Launch Africa Ventures’ approach to investing in startups

Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials

African gaming startups draw big investment deals

Investing in African startups: From fintech to insect protein

From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest

Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration

Three trends shaping Africa’s informal retail sector

Can Nigeria become a global superpower in the next 20 years?

African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals

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