There’s global demand for Ghana’s shea nuts: This CEO saw an opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2024 Entrepreneur Dora Torwiseh has tapped into the growing demand for shea butter, which is used a variety of food and personal care products.
Three promising sectors in Angola: Agri-processing, tourism, and marine services Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2024 Isaac Marshall, from TLG Capital, is bullish on agri-processing, tourism and marine services.
Africa’s unstoppable entrepreneurial rise: Opportunity, visibility, and community Published by Zahra Baitie-Boateng on 1 August 2024 The 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes competition exemplifies the spread of vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and growing participation across key demographics.
Africa’s Business Heroes Announces Top 50 Finalists for 2024 Prize Competition Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2024 After receiving ~20,000 applications from all 54 African countries, the Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition has revealed the Top 50 Finalists for its 2024 edition.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeing profits in Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2024 From a dried fruit snacks company in Nigeria to juice businesses in Zambia and Sierra Leone, these three entrepreneurs have capitalised on Africa’s abundant fruit resources.
Unlocking East Africa’s agribusiness potential: Insights from investor Published by Staff Writer on 28 July 2024 Investor Saskia van der Mast shares her insights on successful agribusiness models in East Africa and highlights untapped opportunities in the sector.
From Zurich investment banking to building a recycling company in Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2024 Entrepreneur Keiran Smith left his investment banking career in Zurich to establish Mr Green Africa, a plastic waste recycling company in Kenya.
Africa is back on the map for equity investors Published by Cavan Osborne on 23 July 2024 ‘We are the most confident about investing in Africa over the short- to medium-term than we have been since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.’
Africa’s Business Heroes: Five lessons for five years Published by Zahra Baitie-Boateng on 22 July 2024 As Africa’s Business Heroes enters its sixth year, we have been reflecting on five key learnings to guide our next five years.
Luanda: ‘There’s a vibe to the city,’ says investor Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2024 ‘Luanda is a city where you can feel an energy, an excitement about the future.’
Why Angola is on the radar of this investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2024 ‘Luanda is a city where you can feel an energy, an excitement about the future,’ says investor Isaac Marshall.
Four money-making agriculture opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2024 Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire, and technology to track food production are among the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector.
Nigerian entrepreneurs pursuing opportunities, from cassava to sportswear Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2024 These six entrepreneurs have identified and capitalised on distinct opportunities in the market, ranging from food to fitness and sportswear.
Connecting Africa: Business aviation’s role in promoting intra-African trade Published by Press Office on 10 July 2024 Business aviation must take a more prominent position to boost intra-African trade.
