A businessman’s account of establishing a spice company in Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 May 2023 Founder of Africa Spices discusses the origins of his business idea and the obstacles he navigated to scale the company.
La Scierie se developpe au Cameroun avec la Wood-Mizer Published by Press Office on 24 May 2023 Une scierie perfomante à Yaoundé au Cameroun accroit de plus en plus son business grâce à Wood-Mizer.
Exporting timber from Cameroon: How this sawmilling company grew its business Published by Press Office on 24 May 2023 A very successful sawmill in Yaoundé, Cameroon grows their business even further with Wood-Mizer.
Entrepreneur capitalises on a gap in Senegal’s logistics industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 May 2023 CEO of logistics company Paps talks about identifying an opportunity in the market, building the company, and pivoting to a business-to-business model.
Nigeria: Investing in African agriculture and real estate with Subomi Plumptre Published by Terser Adamu on 23 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Subomi Plumptre, CEO of Volition Cap, an asset management firm based in Nigeria.
Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores Published by Noah Blaser on 21 May 2023 An online platform is transforming the way small businesses and corner stores in Cairo resupply inventory.
South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023 A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.
Zimbabwe private sector snapshot Published by Margaret Mandeya on 18 May 2023 A quick guide to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in Harare and beyond.
What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.
Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2023 We take a look at five companies capitalising on Ethiopia’s agricultural and livestock potential.
From Nigeria to Kenya: African VC investors reveal three standout startups Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2023 At the African Private Capital Association’s annual conference, a panel of venture capital investors in Africa were asked to each identify a company from their portfolios that excite them the most.
An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2023 Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.
Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023 It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.
Why Sudan conflict could impact global fizzy drink and candy makers Published by bird story agency on 10 May 2023 Sudan’s acacia trees provide over 70% of the global gum arabic supply, a vital ingredient in fizzy drinks, cosmetics, and candy, with few substitutes available.
