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.
Businesswoman capitalises on opportunities in Nigeria’s food industry Published by Adetunji Omotola on 12 March 2021 We speak with Mosunmola Umoru, an agribusiness and food entrepreneur based in Nigeria. She is the founder of Farmshoppe, a retail business focused on freshly processed farm produce.
How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
The Flip podcast: Accessible and affordable edtech with Eneza Education’s Wambura Kimunyu Published by Justin Norman on 11 March 2021 Entrepreneur talks about building an education product for low-income students.
13 companies tapping into the health and wellness trend in Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2021 As consumers worldwide adopt healthier lifestyles, demand for health and wellness foods is booming. Here are 13 companies taking advantage of this trend.
Nigerian agricultural commodity trader reveals the importance of getting involved directly with farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 March 2021 “Consumers in many parts of the world require verifiable evidence of traceability as an important criterion of food product quality and safety,” says Timi Oke.
