How the USAID funding freeze disrupted this Ugandan business Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 February 2025 Ugandan businessman Teddy Ruge is among those affected by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze many activities of USAID.
Building an agribusiness venture in Africa: The tough road to success Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, discusses the realities of building a successful agribusiness venture in Uganda.
Dealmaker’s Log: Five African private equity and venture capital moves in January 2025 Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 February 2025 We highlight five African private equity and venture capital transactions in the month of January 2025.
South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2025 Keanu Ferreira launched Ferreira Fresh, a South African fruit and vegetable supplier, in 2016 from the back of a hotel kitchen in Johannesburg.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2025 Entrepreneurs across Africa are turning superfoods like fonio, moringa, baobab, hibiscus, and teff into thriving businesses, tapping into global demand while creating opportunities for local farmers.
Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity? Published by Staff Writer on 22 January 2025 Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years.
Malawi: CEO highlights untapped business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2025 Malawi is a virgin country in terms of business, says CEO Victor Chambayika Mhango.
Malawi: Entrepreneur unlocks agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2025 The founders of Ziweto Enterprises have capitalised on opportunities in Malawi’s agriculture industry to build a rapidly growing business.
The journey of building a sawmilling business in South Africa Published by Press Office on 15 January 2025 The fact that John and Fiona Schenck have built New Heights up to where it’s now without caving into the challenges that they’ve faced, speaks to their can-do-attitude and indominable spirit.
Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2025 Central Park Bees, the Tanzania-based owner of the Swahili Honey brand, has grown its revenues from $469,000 in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2023.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies Published by Velma Pamela on 9 January 2025 Kenyan entrepreneur Francis Thoya turned local resources into a fish cookie business, overcoming challenges and building a sustainable venture.
From Nigeria, Dapper Group is shaping a global cultural revolution in Afrobeats Published by Press Office on 8 January 2025 The African music industry has experienced transformation over the last two decade, marked by the intersection of digital innovation, global platforms, and local talent.
Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder of Africa Eats, has set out to build a holding company inspired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway – but with a distinct focus on Africa’s agricultural value chain.
Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2025 Tanzania-based East Africa Foods ranks among the strongest performers in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
