How this company is changing the game for rural logistics in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney and Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2024 OX Delivers utilises purpose-built electric trucks to transport goods across rural Rwanda.
A five-step Africa investment strategy during economic crisis Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 26 November 2023 Five simple but rarely discussed insights into how investors can strategically cut down risk and increase their success in Africa.
Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2023 In Rwanda, emerging opportunities span from real estate and green ventures to luxury markets, Kigali’s startup ecosystem, and lakeside investments.
Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023 Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2023 Africa’s fish industry faces a significant supply-demand discrepancy, with aquaculture poised to fill the gap as demand continues to grow across the continent.
Using innovation to improve grain quality in Rwanda Published by Daphna Berman on 13 April 2023 Rwandan startups AflaKiosk and AflaSight tackle the pervasive issue of aflatoxin in local grains.
Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2022 CEO of Rwanda-based food distribution company shares his experiences and highlights growth opportunities in the region.
Exporting chillies from Rwanda: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 April 2022 Founder of Afri Foods explains how she started and grew a company that exports crops such as chilli, avocado, eggplant and passion fruit to Europe and Dubai.
A unique business model to move everything from cows to coffins in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney on 24 March 2022 OX Delivers operates a fleet of specially designed off-road electric vehicles, allowing customers to transport goods across rural areas.
Rwanda: Opportunity to export mushrooms to Europe and the Middle East Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2022 Investment in mushroom production in Rwanda could capture significant demand in high-value export markets.
Passion fruit: Rwanda well positioned to capture market share in Europe Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2022 Demand for passion fruit in European markets is estimated at about 375,300 tonnes per year, which translates to about $861 million.
Rwanda: Co-founders see business opportunity in medical supplies industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 September 2021 Entrepreneurs develop a better way to buy and distribute medical supplies in Central and East Africa.
Rwanda: Chilli producer starting to crack the Chinese market Published by James Torvaney on 2 September 2021 Entrepreneur talks about how he built a multi-million dollar business exporting chilli products to Europe and Asia.
