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Africa investor upbeat about e-mobility and affordable construction equipment

Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 April 2023

Investor shares his perspective on the growth potential in e-mobility, construction equipment distribution, warehousing, and gold mining.

Rethinking the supply of medication in Nigeria with Medsaf’s Vivian Nwakah-Lawal

Published by Terser Adamu on 25 April 2023

In Episode #67 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu converses with Vivian Nwakah-Lawal, founder of Medsaf, a medication marketplace serving African hospitals and pharmacies.

Export potential for East African avocados and fresh produce to Europe, Middle East

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 April 2023

Charlie Tryon, CEO and co-founder of Maris Africa, discusses opportunities in the continent’s agriculture and forestry sectors.

From Nigeria to Egypt: Investor Eliot Pence on backing frontier market startups

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 April 2023

Eliot Pence, Tofino Capital’s co-founder, discusses investing in African startups, his optimism for the continent’s construction industry, and Egypt’s intriguing market potential.

South Africa: Building a booming property business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake

Published by Terser Adamu on 18 April 2023

Nthabiseng Sejake is the founder of B Evolution, a rapidly expanding affordable property rental business based in Soweto.

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.

South Africa and Nigeria dragging down the region’s growth outlook

Published by bird story agency on 16 April 2023

Economic growth in Africa is set to slow down from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023, according to a new World Bank report.

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.

Building Africa into a sustainability hub

Published by Press Office on 11 April 2023

How the Zayed Sustainability Prize is catalysing sustainable development across the continent in the face of rapid climate change.

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.

Six African real estate trends most do not see coming

Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 April 2023

From eco-friendly mud houses to flexible multi-purpose properties, uncover six hidden African real estate trends for future success.

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