Spacefinish partners with a global company to help African businesses adapt to hybrid work Published by Press Office on 29 September 2022 The way we live and work has transformed since the COVID-19 pandemic and even as activities may have gained normalcy, its effects are still evident.
Africa Energy Indaba – the energy sector’s business meeting of choice Published by Press Office on 28 September 2022 A strategic focus on exploring business opportunities across the continent.
Africa Financial Industry Summit – AFIS 2022 Published by Press Office on 28 September 2022 Leaders in African finance to meet in Lomé on 28 and 29 November 2022.
Linking Nigerian farmers with buyers: Start-up taps into ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2022 We talk to the co-founders of Zowasel about why running a digital commodities marketplace required it to set up shop throughout rural Nigeria.
Nigeria is producing less and less oil. Here’s why Published by Wale Fatade on 27 September 2022 Nigeria’s oil output was at the lowest since 1990 as its crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2022.
Three African agtech start-ups to watch Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2022 These companies are using technology to solve, bridge or circumvent poor infrastructure and fragmented supply chains.
Ghana: Farming business supplies KFC and exports to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2022 Felix Kamassah talks about how he secured international clients, local import substitution opportunities, and why he sees potential in the processing of sweet potatoes.
Igho Sanomi receives Forbes’ Best of Africa leading philanthropist award Published by Victoria Ochele on 23 September 2022 Igho Charles Sanomi, a Nigerian oil mogul, has been named this year’s Forbes Best of Africa Leading Philanthropist in recognition of his philanthropic activities and donations in Nigeria.
High fuel and fertiliser costs contributing to food inflation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2022 In August 2022, Zimbabwe recorded Africa’s highest food price inflation of 353%, while other countries with elevated food inflation include Ethiopia (36% in July) and Rwanda (34.4%).
Commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger Published by Alec Macfarlane on 19 September 2022 From agribusiness to financial services, there are now more than 100 Singaporean companies in Africa.
A smoothie business in Nigeria: Entrepreneur shares her journey Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2022 Olubunmi Otufowora started out by selling smoothies to her office colleagues. These days Boomsky Smoothies products are available at several fast-food restaurants and supermarkets in Lagos.
Sèmè City seeking Anglophone partners for education, research, and entrepreneurship projects Published by Press Office on 19 September 2022 Search for international partners to enhance the employability of young people in Benin and on the continent.
A Singaporean perspective on Africa: ‘opportunities everywhere’ Published by Alec Macfarlane on 15 September 2022 Sectors where investment opportunities lie include infrastructure, education, the digital economy, manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur sees opportunity in off-grid freezers Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2022 Koolboks provides small businesses in Nigeria and beyond with solar-powered cold storage solutions.
