Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2021 Here are eight agribusiness and food opportunities, as highlighted by top entrepreneurs and investors.
Opportunities in Africa’s booming food industry: Investor shares his perspective Published by Betsy G Henderson on 25 November 2020 Silk Invest founder and CEO Zin Bekkali speaks about opportunities in Africa’s food industry and reveals the products he would stay away from.
Ethiopia: Import substitution likely to be a growing theme Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 30 August 2016 The Ethiopian government is pushing hard to boost the country’s domestic manufacturing sector.
Kolo Touré backs investment fund targeting wealthy African footballers Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 June 2014 The African Opportunities for Footballers Fund targets wealthy football players looking to invest in the continent.
Nigeria: The land of entrepreneurs Published by Baldwin Berges on 22 August 2013 Baldwin Berges takes a closer look at Nigeria’s entrepreneurs who are the driving force behind this increasingly assertive nation.
Investors continue to see opportunities in Africa’s food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 June 2013 It seems like business people continue to see food production as a lucrative opportunity in Africa.
Three African private equity trends for 2013 Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 January 2013 Three key takeaways from Silk Invest’s outlook for private equity in Africa over the next 12 months and beyond.
Why food is the most obvious way to tap into Africa’s consumer story Published by Baldwin Berges on 26 November 2012 “Today African food companies are competing to build more capacity, which essentially translates into the need for capital investment.”
How to reach 200 million people by bicycle Published by Funmi Akinluyi on 10 September 2012 If you are an investor that believes in the rise of African mass consumption, the food industry is probably one of the best ways to capture the long term opportunity.
Biscuits and candy – the next big investment opportunities in Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 13 February 2012 A number of companies have recently invested in biscuits and candies manufacturing on the continent.
Africa now a more attractive investment destination than Asia? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 December 2011 Investment group Silk Invest recently carried out an investor survey aimed at assessing investors’ views on investing in emerging markets.
