Traderex announces United States expansion plan to target international traders and investors Published by Press Office on 6 November 2022 Traderex directly connects African smallholder farmers to the wider international market through formalised exchanges.
Healthcare investor discusses opportunities in Nigeria and rest of Africa Published by James Torvaney on 4 November 2022 An interview with the managing director of Health54, a new CFAO-backed African healthcare investment fund.
Real estate opportunities in Nigeria: Student housing and looking beyond Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2022 Olaide Agboola, CEO of Purple Real Estate Income Limited, shares his perspective on student accommodation, low-income housing and development prospects in cities beyond Lagos.
Zimbabwean health food business exporting to Zambia; eyes broader region Published by Kuda Chideme on 3 November 2022 In 2017, Lesley Marange, a young food scientist in Zimbabwe, quit his job at a local sugar processor citing poor remuneration. Today he is the founder and CEO of Glytime Foods, a healthy food start-up with over 40 employees.
Egypt: Start-up investor shares his experiences building a fast-food chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 November 2022 Chickin Worx founder talks about his journey so far and the nuances of Egypt’s restaurant industry.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies in 2022 Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2022 The DRC, Niger, Rwanda and South Sudan, along with the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius, are set to be the region’s fastest growing economies this year.
Special economic zones – game changers for Africa’s growth? Published by Bonface Orucho on 31 October 2022 From Morocco to Mauritius, African countries are creating special economic zones to accelerate and diversify economic growth.
Profit-making idea: Traditional African vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2022 There is increasing interest in traditional African vegetables, particularly among wealthier consumers in cities.
Ghana: Building an export-oriented skincare company Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2022 Entrepreneur talks about growing her business and the opportunity she sees under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Africa’s airline industry reorganises to boost profitability Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 October 2022 After being battered by Covid-19, African airlines are re-modelling operations to increase connectivity, traffic volumes and profitability.
Profit-making idea: Pineapple processing in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2022 There is increasing demand for fresh pineapple and pineapple products in regional and international markets.
Identifying a business opportunity in Kampala’s inefficient transport system Published by Tom Collins on 24 October 2022 We speak to Andrew Lema, co-founder of minibus ridesharing service Easy Matatu.
Seven African cities will have populations of over 10 million by 2050 Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 October 2022 An additional four African cities – Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Khartoum and Luanda – will reach megacity status within the next three decades.
Fruit juice: West African businessman eyes European market Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 October 2022 After working as an IT consultant in Europe for over a decade, Eric Medji took advantage of a business opportunity in his home country Benin.
