Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2023 Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.
Transaction and investment advisory in Africa with Nneka Chime Published by Terser Adamu on 26 July 2023 In Episode #80 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Nneka Chime, a partner at CrossBoundary Advisory and based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur taps into the country’s vast demand for fish Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 July 2023 CEO of Platinum Fisheries discusses the journey of building her business, growth through vertical integration and the thinking behind targeting business-to-business clients.
The private sector’s push into Africa’s student housing market Published by David Ndungu and Bobby Patel on 22 July 2023 Amid increasing student enrolment and a significant shortage of accommodation, private developers across Africa are adopting various investment models to construct student housing.
Nigerian designer tapping into Africa’s leather potential Published by Gbemisola Esho on 21 July 2023 Nigerian entrepreneur Femi Olayebi is striving to position Africa as a major source of quality leather goods.
The startup scene in conflict-stricken Sudan: An insider’s perspective Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2023 Renew Capital’s investment manager for Sudan, Nour Tawfig, shares his perspective on the current situation in his home country.
Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023 A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.
Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 July 2023 Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.
The story behind Nigeria’s Airbnb for warehouses and trucks Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 July 2023 Haul247 is a Nigerian logistics startup which has introduced an Airbnb-like model to pair those requiring truck transport and warehouse storage facilities with available providers.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Six companies cashing in on cassava Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2023 We spotlight six African companies tapping into the economic potential of cassava.
Linking African graduates to global job opportunities with Samuel Brooksworth Published by Terser Adamu on 11 July 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Samuel Brooksworth, the founder and CEO of Remoteli, a UK-based on-demand staffing organisation that utilises technology to connect global companies with skilled graduates in Africa.
Africa and the global risk landscape: Investor shares his perspective Published by Paul Trites on 10 July 2023 Investor questions the common assumptions about the risks of investing in Africa relative to the rest of the world.
From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser Published by Peter Changtoek on 7 July 2023 Mohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.
Kenya: Food entrepreneur spots business potential in gluten-free market Published by Atieno Odera on 6 July 2023 Mary Karoki, founder of Onja Foods in Kenya, has responded to growing health concerns and dietary needs by developing Uji, a unique gluten-free flour.
