Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.
Fish farming in Angola: Entrepreneur provides snapshot of his business Published by Caroline King on 9 February 2021 An interview with Mario Mendes, owner of Frutos da Lagoa, a large fish farm in Angola’s northwest.
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Zambian e-commerce platform targets the agricultural market Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 February 2021 eMsika is a Zambian e-commerce company selling agricultural inputs.
Profit-making idea: Co-living spaces for young professionals in Lagos and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 February 2021 Co-living offers residents a private bedroom in a fully furnished house or apartment suite that is shared with pre-vetted roommates.
Globally renowned Le Wagon selects Honoris United Universities to tackle Africa’s digital skills gap Published by Press Office on 7 February 2021 Proven coding bootcamps will bolster Honoris innovations across the continent for future-ready student employability.
10 African venture and startup predictions for 2021 Published by Eliot Pence on 6 February 2021 A top 10 list of predictions – some more speculative than others – on Africa’s growing startup and venture sector for the year ahead.
Unpacking retail and consumer goods trends in Ethiopia Published by Standard Bank on 6 February 2021 Over the medium term, the outlook is positive for consumer spending, with household incomes rising considerably.
Vertical farming: Ugandan company develops solution for urban agriculture Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 February 2021 We speak to Lilian Nakigozi, founder of Women Smiles Uganda, a company that manufactures and sells vertical farms used to grow crops in areas where there is limited space.
Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021 The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.
City on the move: Abeokuta, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2021 An increasing number of large companies have their operations in or near Abeokuta.
2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart? Published by Richard Li on 2 February 2021 The coronavirus pandemic exposed all the major vulnerabilities of African economies, writes Richard Li.
Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2021 How Nike Majekodunmi built Nuts About Cakes into a bakery chain with more than 130 employees and eight retail outlets.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in January Published by Staff Writer on 1 February 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in January 2021.
