Countries

Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2023

Africa’s fish industry faces a significant supply-demand discrepancy, with aquaculture poised to fill the gap as demand continues to grow across the continent.

Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods

Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 April 2023

How this entrepreneur started a business that sells Nigerian commodities, like hibiscus flowers, in the US and beyond.

Using innovation to improve grain quality in Rwanda

Published by Daphna Berman on 13 April 2023

Rwandan startups AflaKiosk and AflaSight tackle the pervasive issue of aflatoxin in local grains.

Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential

Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2023

Discover eight Zambia-based businesses making strides in areas such as edible oil production, meat processing and fresh produce markets.

From rabbit meat to rice: Farming opportunities in Burundi

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 April 2023

Burundi agriculture offers untapped potential in areas such rice, rabbit farming and modernisation.

Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2023

Learn how Claude Nikondeha established a company offering a variety of porridges made from locally-sourced maize.

Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food

Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 April 2023

Vera Osei-Bonsu shares insights on growing a packaged food business, from developing recipes to navigating manufacturing and distribution challenges.

Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa

Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 4 April 2023

Exploring the commercial strategy of Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Kenya.

Building an electric motorcycle battery-swap network in Uganda

Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 30 March 2023

Unpacking the business model of Zembo, a company that seeks to own Uganda’s largest battery swapping network aimed at motorcycle taxis.

Kenyan entrepreneur leaves Nation Media Group for gooseberry venture

Published by Peter Changtoek on 30 March 2023

Viola Maina founded Gooseberry Delight Limited, a Kenyan company specialising in creating products from the underutilised gooseberry fruit.

Zimbabwe: How this entrepreneur built an off-grid solar company

Published by Alois Vinga on 29 March 2023

The off-grid solar company Zonful Energy has powered over 30,000 homes and currently has a subsidiary business in Mozambique as part of its regional expansion strategy.

$770 per acre: Why Kenyan farmers are turning to sunflowers

Published by Nathan Ombuni on 28 March 2023

Kenyan farmer Marystella Wabwoba sells her sunflower oil at $3.08 for half a litre.

BuuPass: Digitalising East Africa’s transportation industry

Published by Antony Maina on 24 March 2023

Talking business with the founders of BuuPass.

Interview: Miya founder reveals strategy for selling water in Senegal

Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 March 2023

Miya is a Senegal-based water company that aims to provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to the predominant brands in the West African nation.

Countries

Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’

Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods

Using innovation to improve grain quality in Rwanda

Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential

From rabbit meat to rice: Farming opportunities in Burundi

Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience

Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food

Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa

Building an electric motorcycle battery-swap network in Uganda

Kenyan entrepreneur leaves Nation Media Group for gooseberry venture

Zimbabwe: How this entrepreneur built an off-grid solar company

$770 per acre: Why Kenyan farmers are turning to sunflowers

BuuPass: Digitalising East Africa’s transportation industry

Interview: Miya founder reveals strategy for selling water in Senegal

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

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