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

10 business ideas to pursue in Africa: Packaging, baked goods, affordable housing and more

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market

31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

How this Dutch entrepreneur built an organic agribusiness company in East Africa

How China’s supply chain crunch is impacting African businesses

Supplying fries to international fast-food chains: Kenyan company sees big potential

Exporting chillies from Uganda to Europe: How this entrepreneur built her business

Africa’s farmers are increasingly using digital tools but not everyone feels the benefits

Craft chocolate: Ugandan manufacturer biting into rising global demand

Investor sees digitalisation transforming sectors from pharma to financial services in Africa

Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business

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