Profit-making idea: Housing for young professionals in Nigeria Published by Carien du Plessis on 14 November 2020 Housing for young professionals is a potentially lucrative, untapped business opportunity in the Nigerian property sector.
Made in Ghana wine brand gaining a foothold in local market Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2020 Company introduces cashew, cocoa and coffee wines.
Tapping Africa’s $180bn internet economy opportunity Published by Alison Buckholtz and Ken Oloo on 12 November 2020 Africa’s internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent’s GDP by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy.
Taking on the multinationals: Kenyan entrepreneur provides snapshot of her home and personal care products company Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 November 2020 We speak to Shirlene Nafula, CEO of Crystal River Products, a Kenyan company that manufactures home and personal care products.
South African investment firm Secha Capital sees opportunity in ‘boring’ sectors Published by Betsy G Henderson on 11 November 2020 While African tech companies are attracting considerable investor interest, South Africa-based private equity firm Secha Capital invests in what it calls “boring” sectors.
South Africa: Naspers-backed company spots gap to streamline the food service supply chain Published by Sven Hugo on 11 November 2020 We talk to Food Supply Network CEO and co-founder Gert Steyn about building an ecosystem for the food service industry.
Tanzanian company connects farmers to fresh produce buyers Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2020 Kilimo Fresh is a Tanzanian online fresh produce platform that connects smallholder farmers to buyers.
Cities instead of countries: Investors in Africa thinking in new ways about geography Published by EY Global on 9 November 2020 As investment spreads to more sectors of the African economy, investors are also thinking in new ways about its geography.
The business of seaweed: Large-scale kelp farm to be developed in Namibia Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2020 Kelp Blue plans to develop a kelp farm off the coast of Namibia. The seaweed canopy will be harvested to produce agri-food, bio-stimulant and textile products. Founder Daniel Hooft answers our questions.
Kenyan entrepreneur adapts courier company to changing business environment Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 November 2020 Crosstown Courier is a Kenyan company that delivers food to corporate clients. In addition, the business offers moving services to both companies and individuals. Founder and CEO Jimmy Tune answers our questions.
South Africa has another go at an expropriation law. What it’s all about Published by Elmien du Plessis on 6 November 2020 The proposed new law has a long history. The country has been trying for almost 12 years now to come up with expropriation legislation that is in line with the constitution.
Education in Nigeria: the next big thing? Published by Dianna Games on 4 November 2020 The underserved education sector in Nigeria is a potentially lucrative investment opportunity for companies with the right business model and sufficient scale.
Morocco update: investment potential in times of Covid-19 Published by Sanaa Zarif on 3 November 2020 Old Mutual Equities analyst reflects on Morocco’s current business environment.
South Africa’s township food economy remains underserved Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2020 South Africa’s townships offer more than meets the eye for food producers and retailers.
