Nigerian entrepreneur turns electronic waste into rechargeable solar lanterns Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 14 July 2022 The lack of electricity and the abundance of electronic waste gave one Nigerian entrepreneur the idea to build solar lanterns out of discarded televisions and computers.
Seven mistakes the African diaspora make when starting a business in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 14 July 2022 Dr Harnet Bokrezion looks at common mistakes the African diaspora make when doing business in Africa or investing on the continent.
Funding Africa’s energy gap presents significant investment opportunities Published by Vuyo Ntoi on 13 July 2022 Funding the investment gap in African energy infrastructure requires an effective, robust regulatory framework across the board, attracting private capital and closing the gap in access to energy.
East Africa’s evolving venture capital industry Published by Niraj Varia on 13 July 2022 Niraj Varia, a partner at VC firm Novastar Ventures, discusses industry trends.
Kenyan bourse brings carbon exchange to East Africa Published by Seth Onyango on 13 July 2022 The Nairobi Securities Exchange inked a deal with the AirCarbon Exchange to set up Kenya’s first carbon offset exchange.
Morocco – a top fertiliser producer – could hold a key to the world’s food supply Published by Michael Tanchum on 11 July 2022 Morocco has a large fertiliser industry with huge production capacity and international reach.
Ideas and strategies to make money in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2022 Agribusiness-related ideas and success strategies that came across our desk in the first half of 2022.
Nigeria: Replacing diesel generators with locally-made solar power equipment Published by James Torvaney on 8 July 2022 Ogechukwu Uchechukwu, co-founder of Greenage Technologies, is on a mission to make it easier and cheaper for Nigerians to buy solar home systems – by manufacturing them in Nigeria.
Africa’s citrus industry buoyant despite global shocks Published by Seth Onyango on 7 July 2022 South African citrus farmers are finding alternative markets for shipments to Russia that decelerated following its military offensive against Ukraine.
Pay-as-you-go cold storage: Businessman wants to expand beyond Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 July 2022 ColdHubs is a Nigerian company that operates solar-powered cold rooms, providing a pay-as-you-store service for fresh produce to smallholder farmers and market merchants.
Nigerian entrepreneur making progress on building the Alibaba of Africa Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 5 July 2022 Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka has created a platform that connects buyers and sellers of agricultural commodities in Africa.
South Africa economic outlook: Electricity woes could impact growth Published by Annabel Bishop on 5 July 2022 An economy cannot function to its full potential with insufficient electricity supply, writes Investec economist.
Profit-making idea: Turning Africa’s agricultural waste into electricity Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 July 2022 Plant-based organic material, also called biomass, can be converted into heat and electricity using processes similar to those used with fossil fuels.
Kenyan company tapping into ‘multibillion-dollar’ fish-farming opportunity Published by Tom Collins on 1 July 2022 Victory Farms has built a vertically integrated business which includes everything from a fish-farming operation in Lake Victoria to its own distribution network and retail branches.
