Farming opportunities in Namibia, from blueberries to livestock Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2022 In a recent report, the International Finance Corporation highlighted growth opportunities in Namibia’s horticulture and livestock industries.
Ghana: CEO’s journey of building a mass-market snack-food business Published by Koromone Koroye on 26 July 2022 Geoffrey Fadoul, CEO of Daily Food, and his co-founder started an industrial bakery business that sells snack foods across West Africa.
African start-ups: Five investors reveal where the opportunities lie Published by Staff Writer on 25 July 2022 We asked a selection of start-up investors to share some of their top investment ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opportunity to leverage technology in Africa’s education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2022 There is a need and opportunity to harness private sector solutions to deliver education for Africa’s young and growing population.
Mango, maize and palm oil: Opportunities in Congo’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2022 Congo-based businessman Michel Djombo highlights three opportunities he believes hold potential for prospective investors and entrepreneurs.
Lesotho: Fish-farming business exporting sushi-grade trout to Japan Published by Chito Siame on 7 June 2022 Sanlei is an integrated aquaculture producer of Africa’s largest sushi-grade trout, primarily for export to Japan and South Africa.
Congo: Potential for increased production of livestock and vegetables Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2022 The Republic of Congo imports significant volumes of animal protein and therefore offers investment opportunities throughout the livestock production value chain.
Building an insect farming business in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022 Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.
Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022 Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
Opportunity for Africa to participate in plant-based protein megatrend Published by Riel Malan on 15 May 2022 Riël Malan, a partner at private equity firm EXEO Capital, shares his thoughts on how Africa can capitalise on the plant-based protein replacement megatrend.
