Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
Congolese entrepreneur seizes the opportunity in sunflower oil production Published by Rose Ngoy on 8 November 2021 The vegetable oil produced by Ange Kanonga’s company, Mimosa Simence, replaces oil imported through Zambia.
Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018 Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.
Ethiopian to start flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the DRC Published by Press Office on 23 January 2018 Ethiopian is expanding its global network with a plan to add 10 new destinations in just six months of the 2018 calendar year.
Inga dream again deferred Published by Peter Fabricius on 26 September 2016 The vision of a dam that would light up half of Africa has been shimmering on the horizon for decades.
How this money transfer company plans to compete in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2016 Zoona has established over 1,500 outlets across Zambia and Malawi, and is now expanding to Mozambique.
DRC economy: The giant awakens Published by Franck Kuwonu on 8 August 2016 Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region.
South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015 Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.
DRC tries mega-farms to reduce food imports Published by Nick Long on 2 September 2015 The Democratic Republic of Congo is trying out a large-scale agricultural plan that is, to say the least, ambitious.
Hidden treasures for Congo coffee tasters Published by Nick Long on 23 June 2015 In 2012, the World Coffee Research Institute described two Kivu provinces in eastern Congo as “a paradise for coffee”.
Young entrepreneur shares lessons from running a food business in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2015 “I want young people to change their thinking and not to believe that it is better overseas. Because in the DRC and Africa there are more opportunities than anywhere else,” said Benedict Mundele, founder of Surprise Tropicale.
New report reveals Africa’s fastest growing cities Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2014 Africa has 52 cities with populations of 1m or higher – the same number as for Europe.
Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
Why the troubles in eastern DRC shouldn’t deter business people Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2013 With large areas of uncultivated arable land and unexploited mineral deposits, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is arguably the country in Africa that holds the most untapped potential.
