Investor reveals opportunities in Africa’s drinking water sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 January 2023 Incofin Investment Management is about to launch its Water Access Acceleration Fund, which aims to capitalise on opportunities in the drinking water sector in Africa and Asia.
Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2024 cycle Published by Press Office on 25 January 2023 Small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools invited to submit entries before the 2 May 2023 deadline.
Three trends shaping Africa’s informal retail sector Published by Tridiv Vasavada on 25 January 2023 It is estimated that in Africa, over 70% of food, beverage, and personal care products are sold through informal channels such as open-air markets, kiosks and table-top sellers.
Can Nigeria become a global superpower in the next 20 years? Published by Terser Adamu on 24 January 2023 Andrew Nevin, a partner and chief economist at PwC West Africa, talks about the steps that must be taken to ensure Nigeria’s enormous potential is realised.
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.
World Economic Forum: Africa free trade area to unlock logistics opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 20 January 2023 Unlocking intraregional trade will skyrocket the demand for logistics.
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.
Free trade area presents opportunities in Africa’s fish and meat industries Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2023 The African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to open up promising opportunities in the agriculture and agro-processing sector.
10 winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize honoured Published by Press Office on 18 January 2023 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, presented awards to the 10 winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize.
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.
Making seawater drinkable: An investment opportunity in Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 16 January 2023 Seawater desalination has the potential to be a climate adaptation investment opportunity in certain African countries, according to a new report.
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.
Africa’s push for electric vehicles Published by Conrad Onyango on 11 January 2023 A number of African governments are introducing tax cuts and other incentives to boost the e-mobility industry and drive the demand for eco-friendly vehicles.
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.
