Making money in Africa’s consumer goods market: Advice for Asian companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2022 Entry-level consumer electronics, plant-based dairy substitutes and snack food are some of the items Asian businesspeople could consider if they want to expand to Africa.
A deep dive into the future of traditional retail in Africa Published by Boston Consulting Group on 20 August 2022 Small, independent shops – the cornerstones of African commerce – are diversifying, digitising, and partnering with modern retailers.
Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2022 The potential to digitise commerce on the continent and some of the start-ups taking advantage of these opportunities.
Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2021 The impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
City on the move: Ibadan, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 October 2020 “We are seeing increasing numbers of manufacturers setting up hubs in Ibadan,” says entrepreneur Onyekachi Izukanne.
Nigeria’s TradeDepot connects the world’s biggest FMCG manufacturers to informal retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 October 2020 Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO of TradeDepot, explains how he and his co-founders capitalised on an opportunity to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented informal retail supply chain.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy solutions in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 October 2020 Solving Nigeria’s electricity challenges is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, says businessman Onyekachi Izukanne.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2020 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in July 2020.