Entrepreneurs turn Zambia’s wild fruit into a growing juice business Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2023 Co-founder of Forest Africa Zambia talks about the company’s business model, the benefits of targeting smaller retail outlets as a sales channel, and future diversification plans.
From investment to IPO: Backing an Egyptian consumer healthcare company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2023 Afsane Jetha, the CEO of Alta Semper, discusses the firm’s investment in Macro Group Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company’s import substitution strategy and the efforts to prepare it for a stock market listing.
Making investment opportunities accessible to all Africans with Kola Oyeneyin Published by Terser Adamu on 8 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Kola Oyeneyin, CEO of the Opportunik Global Fund (OGF), which is a private wealth fund designed by Africans for Africans.
Six entrepreneurs capitalising on Tanzania’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2023 We highlight the stories of six Tanzanian agribusiness and food entrepreneurs who have made their mark on the local and global markets.
Investing in African sports talent Published by Bonface Orucho on 5 May 2023 Entrepreneurs across Africa are pioneering innovative business models in the sports industry, creating opportunities for athletes to earn more money.
Nigeria: An African alternative to ChatGPT takes Telegram by storm Published by Gabriella Opara on 3 May 2023 How Nigerian developer Justin Irabor created a popular AI chatbot study partner and personal assistant.
Zambia real estate: Five trends and opportunities unveiled Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2023 We speak to Inutu Zaloumis of Pam Golding Properties Zambia about the country’s real estate trends and opportunities.
Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2023 “Accessing high-quality eyewear in Africa is often prohibitively expensive and unattainable for the majority of the population.”
Five notable African private equity and venture capital deals in April Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2023 We highlight five of the most interesting African private equity and venture capital investments that came across our desk in April.
Afreximbank vacancy: Managing Director Research & Group Chief Economist Published by Press Office on 29 April 2023 The MD Research & Group Chief Economist leads a team of initiative-taking professionals to foster and produce innovative analytical research.
Afreximbank vacancy: Managing Director, Finance & Group Chief Financial Officer Published by Press Office on 29 April 2023 The MD Finance & Group Chief Financial Officer’s primary objective is to develop, implement, align, and control the Group’s financial strategies with the overall strategy of the Group.
E-commerce meets agriculture: The journey of building Farm Fresh in The Gambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 April 2023 Founder of Farm Fresh talks about targeting a unique market in the diaspora, overcoming distribution challenges, and adapting payment methods.
African art: A billion-dollar moment Published by Seth Onyango on 27 April 2023 Africa’s fine art market is gaining more visibility, fueled by a surge of demand from international and, increasingly, local collectors.
Is South Africa investable? Published by Izak Odendaal on 27 April 2023 Investment strategist looks at how South Africa stacks up against its emerging market peers.
