The Flip podcast: Building a savings culture in Nigeria with PiggyVest’s Odunayo Eweniyi Published by Justin Norman on 16 February 2021 In this episode, we explore digital savings with PiggyVest’s Odunayo Eweniyi.
Zimbabwe’s too-productive mango growers look to processing to boost incomes Published by Lungelo Ndhlovu on 16 February 2021 With heavy rain bringing a glut of fruit, and coronavirus lockdown making selling it difficult, a processing centre is preventing waste and protecting incomes.
How this company sells the produce of Ethiopian small-scale farmers to consumers in Europe Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 Perennial Foods Group is tapping into increasing global demand for sustainably-sourced food.
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.
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.
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.
Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021 Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.
AfricaWorks founder on building an African co-working space company Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 January 2021 “The way people work is changing from traditional office set-ups to more flexible options,” says Gregoire Schwebig.
The Flip podcast: Insurance-as-a-service with the founder of Kenya’s Lami Published by Justin Norman on 26 January 2021 We speak to Jihan Abass, the founder and CEO of Lami, an insurance-as-a-service startup based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Nine entrepreneurs producing branded food products in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2021 The continent’s population of over 1.3 billion is rapidly urbanising, which is boosting demand for processed and packaged foods.
The Flip podcast: Digitising healthcare with Helium Health’s Goke Olubusi Published by Justin Norman on 15 January 2021 A conversation with Nigeria-based Helium Health’s co-founder and CEO Goke Olubusi.
From agriculture to climate-smart mining: Unpacking opportunities in Mozambique and beyond Published by Sven Hugo on 14 January 2021 ThirdWay Africa CEO talks about investing in farming and climate-smart mining, and reveals how Mozambique’s natural gas industry is opening up prospects in other sectors.
Kenya’s Peter Njonjo left his corporate job to build a company that connects farmers with small shopkeepers Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 4 January 2021 Peter Njonjo’s mission was straightforward: make food more affordable for Kenyans, who spend about 46% of their household income on food – among the highest percentage in the world.
Ethiopian architect-turned-manufacturer produces leather bags for export market Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2020 We speak to Semhal Guesh, CEO of Kabana Leather, an Ethiopian company that produces a variety of handmade leather products.
