Catalyst Principal Partners

Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021

Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.

Meet the Boss: Paul Kavuma, CEO, Catalyst Principal Partners

Published by Staff Writer on 15 May 2017

‘It is quite difficult in leadership to listen and to really hear what other people are saying,’ says private equity boss.

Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 July 2016

A growing number of private equity players are setting up shop in Ethiopia, but it’s not all smooth sailing.

Chai Bora: The tea company with great ambitions in Tanzania and beyond

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 February 2015

Chai Bora MD discusses the company’s plans and the benefits of having private equity investors on board.

Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 February 2014

“The macro story in East Africa echoes that of Africa, and that makes it a relatively more attractive region.”

Catalyst Principal Partners

Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy

Meet the Boss: Paul Kavuma, CEO, Catalyst Principal Partners

Private equity fund bosses on doing deals in Ethiopia

Chai Bora: The tea company with great ambitions in Tanzania and beyond

Private equity firm explains why it is backing the East African growth story

Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner

Ukraine crisis: Could Africa become Europe’s next gas station?

Cashing in on Mozambique’s baobab fruit

African economic outlook: Forecasts for Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and more

Africa investors reveal agribusiness opportunities in Zambia, Ghana and beyond

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Nigerian CEO unpacks Africa’s booming buy-now, pay-later industry

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home

Building an insect farming business in South Africa

Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Rihanna’s beauty line Fenty seeks to tap into Africa’s growing cosmetics industry

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold

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