How to build a private schools business in Africa Published by Sven Hugo on 23 December 2020 Enko Education operates 14 schools across nine African countries.
Rwandan company making bread and biscuits from sweet potatoes Published by Nelly Murungi on 22 December 2020 We speak to Umugiraneza Regis, CEO of CARL Group, a Rwandan company that processes sweet potatoes to produce bread and biscuits under the Vita brand.
From fish to pharmaceuticals, investor bullish about import substitution in Nigeria Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 December 2020 Danladi Verheijen, managing partner of Verod Capital Management, discusses opportunities in Nigeria’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 December 2020 Greig Jansen spotted a gap in the market for a tasty drink that contained less sugar.
Zimbabwe: Safari boot company thrives on exclusivity and old-fashioned values Published by Problem Masau on 18 December 2020 It takes more than two weeks to make a single pair of shoes. In a world of high-speed mass production, The Courteney Boot Company is part of the slow movement.
Future or fantasy? Senegal questions ‘Akon City’ Published by Nellie Peyton on 18 December 2020 Singer Akon says he’ll build a futuristic city in rural Senegal. Villagers don’t know what to think.
Profit-making idea: Growing high-value, niche vegetables in Rwanda for the export market Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 December 2020 “I believe there is a future for good quality, organic and intensive horticulture in Rwanda,” says businessman Laurent Demuynck.
Startups solving the decades-long challenge of moving goods around in Africa Published by Alison Buckholtz on 17 December 2020 African e-logistics companies are jump-starting intra-regional trade. Investors are paying attention.
Ethiopia’s business environment and untapped opportunities: Investor shares insights Published by Berhane Demissie on 17 December 2020 Berhane Demissie, managing partner at Cepheus Growth Capital, sheds light on business conditions in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian architect-turned-manufacturer produces leather bags for export market Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2020 We speak to Semhal Guesh, CEO of Kabana Leather, an Ethiopian company that produces a variety of handmade leather products.
Standard Bank: Accelerating towards Africa’s digital future Published by Nina Triantis on 16 December 2020 Africa’s technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector has, for the most part, seen a boon because of the pandemic.
Profit-making idea: Training mid-level managers in Ethiopia Published by Carien du Plessis on 15 December 2020 A lot of businesses in Ethiopia are starting to become more formalised and finding good talent is challenging.
Launching an electric vehicle ride-hailing service in Nairobi: Finnish businessman shares his story Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2020 NopeaRide can best be described as Uber but with electric vehicles.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates? Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2020 At least half of all African countries are involved in oil exploration and production.
