African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 January 2023 As Europe looks to new sources of gas, African countries are finding cheaper and faster alternatives to monetise and export its vast gas reserves.
Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 20 January 2023 Elon Musk’s Starlink debut in Africa is sparking a battle for underserved customers in an already competitive internet market.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Profit-making idea: Ethiopia’s untapped pasta market potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 January 2023 There is an opportunity in Ethiopia to produce high-quality, affordable pasta or instant noodles.
Dakar establishing itself as a global destination for the creative industries Published by bird story agency on 9 January 2023 Dakar’s fashion, art, and heritage scenes have attracted attention from both domestic and international brands.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Profit-making idea: Milk powder production in Ethiopia Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2022 The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.
How two entrepreneurs brought corn dogs to South Africa’s major retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 December 2022 The founders of Browns Foods discovered a gap in the South African market for the popular American snack.
Young Zimbabweans choosing farming over corporate jobs Published by Walter Marwizi on 22 December 2022 Young, savvy university graduates are choosing farming over white-collar jobs as Zimbabwe seeks a return to its breadbasket status.
Zimbabwe: Electric tricycles to solve farmers’ transportation challenges Published by Tamara Thomas on 21 December 2022 The business model of Mobility for Africa, a company that provides low-cost electric tricycles for the transportation needs of small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe.
Investing in Nigerian private healthcare: Insights from dealmaker Published by Betsy G Henderson on 17 December 2022 Femi Ogunjimi, a partner at Lagos-based private equity firm CardinalStone Capital Advisers, discusses healthcare opportunities and trends in Nigeria and beyond.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.
The peculiar case of Zimbabwe as an investment destination Published by Cavan Osborne on 16 December 2022 Investor explains why he is not currently considering investing new funds into Zimbabwe.
