Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2025 Central Park Bees, the Tanzania-based owner of the Swahili Honey brand, has grown its revenues from $469,000 in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2023.
Why this German invested in Tanzania’s first commercial apple farm Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2024 German-born entrepreneur David Runge spotted an opportunity in apple farming in East Africa.
Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa Published by bird story agency on 30 July 2023 Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.
Selling ice cream in Tanzania: Entrepreneur shares her experiences Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 October 2022 Talking business with the founder of Nelwa’s Gelato.
Tanzania: This entrepreneur turned sweet potatoes into a growing food brand Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 22 April 2022 The founder of Sanavita explains how she spotted a gap in the market for nutritious foods in Tanzania.
Can Africa cash in on its cashew nut domination? Published by Patrick Nelle on 28 February 2022 In a little over 10 years, Africa has become the global powerhouse producer of cashew nuts. Now the hunt is on for greater dividends.
Tanzania: Cashew nut entrepreneur sets up local processing for export-led business Published by Will McBain on 14 February 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, explains how he established a business that sells cashew products to Europe and North America.
African economic outlook: Stronger rebound expected for Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Kenya Published by EY Africa on 24 November 2021 Africa is poised for a multi-speed recovery path, with significant country and regional cluster variances.
City on the move: Tanga, Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 August 2021 The city is expected to become a hub of construction and economic activity following the signing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project.
Profit-making idea: Alternative packaging and carrier bags in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 August 2021 Entrepreneur sees major opportunities for companies that produce alternative packaging.
Tanzania: How this company built a premium tea brand that is exported globally Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 July 2021 Canadian-born entrepreneur explains how she capitalised on an opportunity in the tea industry.
Producing honey in Tanzania: CEO outlines the journey of Swahili Honey Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 June 2021 Joseph Kadendula explains how he and his co-founders built a business that sells 270 tonnes of honey a year.
Profit-making idea: Tailor-made finance solutions for agriculture in Tanzania Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2021 Potential for customised financing products that fit the needs and circumstances of farmers in Tanzania.
