Profit-making idea: Crowdfarming in Rwanda Published by Nelly Murungi on 25 March 2021 There is an opportunity to invest surplus capital from city dwellers in rural farmers.
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Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria Published by David Lawrence on 24 March 2021 New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.
Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021 Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.
Scramble for Covid-19 vaccine exposes pitfalls of Africa’s pittance investment in research and development Published by Press Office on 24 March 2021 African countries are on the bottom of the priority list for Covid-19 vaccines, strengthening the urgent need for the continent to develop the capabilities to make vaccines, or at least contribute to global vaccine development.
City on the move: Ganta, Liberia Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 March 2021 Ganta’s proximity to Guinea contributes to the bustling economic activity thanks to the prevalence of cross-border trade.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
M-Pesa CEO: Savings, wealth management and insurance the next big opportunities for fintech in Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 March 2021 There is still ample room for growth for mobile money throughout Africa, according to Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, interim CEO of M-Pesa Africa.
Supplying Nestlé with cassava products: How this Nigerian entrepreneur built her agri-processing business Published by David I. Adeleke on 19 March 2021 Yemisi Iranloye established a cassava processing company that turns over $12 million annually.
Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021 J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.
Profit-making idea: Agro-waste for electricity generation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 March 2021 An opportunity exists to use agricultural waste for the generation of electricity.
Nigeria: Mechanical engineer capitalises on the opportunity to industrialise agriculture Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 March 2021 How Kola Adeniji built a business involved in everything from manufacturing agri-processing equipment to farming and food production.
Zimbabwean company believes drones are the future of farming Published by Adetunji Omotola on 15 March 2021 Zimbabwe’s Alley Capital Group is a smart agriculture company specialising in crop spraying services using advanced precision drones.
Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021 What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.