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From Nigeria to Kenya: Capitalising on Africa’s construction sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2023

Several entrepreneurs and investors have underscored the potential in the continent’s construction and building materials industries.

Made in Nigeria: Agribusiness entrepreneurs expanding into US market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2023

Amid ongoing discussions about the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), several food and agriculture companies with operations in Nigeria are already tapping into the massive American market.

Zimbabwe: Lockdown entrepreneur finds traction with craft cider

Published by Enos Denhere on 3 November 2023

Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe’s Nyanga Craft Cider.

West African cashew: The next big thing in plant-based meat?

Published by Jack Thompson on 2 November 2023

Two entrepreneurs in Senegal are tapping into demand for ‘cashew meat’ in Europe and beyond.

Nigeria: CEO spots opportunity in bridging Nollywood and Bollywood

Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2023

The businesswoman-turned-filmmaker behind ‘Namaste Wahala’ discusses the prospects for crafting entertainment content that resonates with both Nigerian and Indian audiences.

Feeding the Nigerian diaspora in America: A prime agribusiness opportunity

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2023

Affiong Williams, CEO of ReelFruit, discusses the prospects for Nigerian food companies to tap into the Nigerian diaspora living in the US.

Zambia real estate opportunities: From Lusaka to Livingstone

Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2023

Zambia’s real estate sector offers three distinct opportunities: gated estates in Lusaka’s outskirts, student housing, and retirement properties in Livingstone.

African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2023

Contrarian investor Mikael Hajjar is bullish on opportunities ranging from the convergence of crypto and fintech to affordable healthcare.

South Africa: The journey of Ian Fuhr, founder of Africa’s largest beauty chain

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2023

Throughout his nearly five decades as an entrepreneur, Ian Fuhr consistently drove profits by emphasising the crucial role of people in business.

Nigeria: How cassava entrepreneurs are boosting their profits

Published by Kate Okorie on 18 October 2023

Farmers are increasing their earnings by selling the stems of the improved cassava varieties.

South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023

South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.

Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023

Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.

From Nigeria to Ghana: Cashing in on the booming baby food market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 October 2023

We highlight five West African entrepreneurs who have built baby food businesses.

The business of selling electricity in rural Nigeria with William Brent

Published by Terser Adamu on 13 October 2023

Terser Adamu talks to William Brent of Husk Power Systems, a provider of renewable electricity solutions to rural communities and businesses.

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