Côte d’Ivoire

Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2021

Jean-Marc Savi de Tové, co-founder of private equity firm Adiwale Partners, reveals the industries that excite him, from air conditioning to private education.

Côte d’Ivoire: Investor-backed entrepreneur sees gap for real fruit ice lollies

Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 August 2021

Syn’el, a company founded in 2017 and based in Côte d’Ivoire, specialises in the manufacture of sorbets on sticks (ice lollies), under the Paletas brand.

Wine consumption across Africa: Togo, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire in the top three

Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2021

Although Togo is not the continent’s largest consumer of wine in terms of volume, a greater proportion of its adult population consumes wine than in other African nations.

Interview: South African coffee chain set to enter Côte d’Ivoire; sees potential in Nigeria (Part 2)

Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 July 2021

Frank van Asperen, general manager for Vida e Caffè’s international business, discusses the chain’s expansion to Côte d’Ivoire and shares his thoughts on the Nigerian market.

How this Senegalese entrepreneur seized an opportunity in the make-up industry

Published by Bradford Keen on 6 July 2021

Following a three-year stint at L’Oréal, Victorine Sarr Awuah started her own brand called Lyvv Cosmetics.

Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity

Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020

A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.

This entrepreneur built an island resort out of plastic waste

Published by Emma Charlton on 16 December 2019

For many people, a glut of plastic bottles floating in a lagoon would be negative. For entrepreneur Eric Becker, it sparked an idea for a business opportunity.

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 19 September 2019

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are looking to introduce a production ceiling for cocoa to avoid oversupply and support price stability.

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

Published by Jacques Morisset on 24 July 2019

Chocolate is becoming more and more of a luxury item for most consumers.

The Africa CEO Forum will be held on 9 and 10 March 2020 in Abidjan

Published by Press Office on 19 July 2019

2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities?

Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017

2017 will be a critical year for Africa.

Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries

Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016

Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.

The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa

Published by Brian Klaas on 10 October 2016

Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits.

Côte d’Ivoire: Investors need to keep a cool head, says e-commerce boss

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 July 2016

‘There are lots of business opportunities but investors should not get overexcited.’

Côte d’Ivoire

Opportunities in French-speaking West Africa: Insights from private equity investor

Côte d’Ivoire: Investor-backed entrepreneur sees gap for real fruit ice lollies

Wine consumption across Africa: Togo, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire in the top three

Interview: South African coffee chain set to enter Côte d’Ivoire; sees potential in Nigeria (Part 2)

How this Senegalese entrepreneur seized an opportunity in the make-up industry

Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity

This entrepreneur built an island resort out of plastic waste

Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate?

Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?

The Africa CEO Forum will be held on 9 and 10 March 2020 in Abidjan

2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities?

Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries

The paradox of market-dominant minorities in Africa

Côte d’Ivoire: Investors need to keep a cool head, says e-commerce boss

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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