Demand for quality warehousing exceeding supply in many African cities Published by Knight Frank on 18 October 2021 Unpacking the key drivers for prime warehousing demand.
Design thinking to foster creative problem-solving in STEM classrooms Published by Press Office on 17 October 2021 This six-week programme aimed at fostering creative problem solving in STEM classrooms, offers educators in STEM the opportunity to learn design thinking methodologies.
Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits Published by Nita Bhalla on 15 October 2021 From renting tractors to monitoring crops by satellite, a slew of agri-tech innovations have emerged over the last decade to serve Africa’s long-neglected small-scale farmers.
Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand Published by James Torvaney on 15 October 2021 An interview with Jeff Steinberg, founder of Latitude Craft Chocolate, a specialty cocoa and craft chocolate producer based in Uganda.
Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa Published by Ben Jackson on 14 October 2021 Babacar Ka, a partner at private equity firm DPI, talks investment opportunities in Africa and how the firm mitigates risks on the continent.
Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 October 2021 Rogz is a South African pet gear and toy business. We spoke to co-founder Irené Raubenheimer about the steps the company took to get where it is today.
Exporting chillies and superfoods from Zambia: Company taps into growing market Published by Staff Writer on 11 October 2021 Germany-based agribusiness company Amatheon Agri is ramping up its production of spices and superfoods in Africa as global demand for these products continues to increase.
Nigeria: Agribusiness CEO shares fundraising lessons after securing $3m Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2021 Nigerian dried fruit snacks producer ReelFruit recently raised $3 million from investors. Founder and CEO Affiong Williams reflects on her fundraising experience.
Honoris United Universities introduces immersive technologies to enhance student experience Published by Press Office on 8 October 2021 In its continued commitment to academic innovation across the continent, Honoris United Universities has announced the roll-out of its first pan-African augmented and virtual reality platform.
How this South African built a pet food company that exports globally Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 October 2021 South African entrepreneur Nhlanhla Dlamini capitalised on demand for healthier and more nutritional pet snacks.
Mauritius: Local cosmetics brand takes on the internationals Published by Jacques Achilles on 8 October 2021 Dominique Raya is hoping her brand will get an early foothold in what is likely to become a massive market.
Cameroon: Eight lessons learnt from building an FMCG manufacturing business Published by James Torvaney on 7 October 2021 Joel Sikam, founder of Fisco, shares his insights on growing a consumer goods manufacturing business.
Ghana: Entrepreneur turns the ancient grain fonio into a solid business Published by Pearl Akanya Ofori - bird Story Agency on 5 October 2021 Amaati Group’s fonio products are distributed in Ghana as well as exported abroad. Here’s how founder Salma Abdulai built the company.
Nigeria: Taking local foods global, starting with African breadfruit (ukwa) Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2021 Chichi Eriobu, CEO of Phronesis Foods, saw a gap in the market to sell processed and packaged ukwa to consumers in Nigeria and beyond.
