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Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 September 2023

Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo is the founder of Amal Botanicals, a company known for its baby skincare products made from Nigerian-sourced ingredients. Amal derives 80% of its sales from digital channels and has expanded beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Fixing Africa’s broken medicine supply chain with Samuel Okwuada

Published by Terser Adamu on 20 September 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Samuel Okwuada, the CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health, which is building a tech-enabled, pharmacy-centred healthcare network across the continent.

How this Nigerian trader built an agricultural exports business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2023

Lanre Awojoodu, CEO of Sourcing and Produce – which exports crops like hibiscus flowers, sesame seeds, and ginger – has endured numerous challenges to position his company where it is today. This is his story.

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities

Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 September 2023

When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she kept costs to a minimum. She was the only employee and refrained from spending on décor or any extras until revenue permitted.

A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond

Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023

The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.

Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2023

“I’ve always been inspired by trading, by buying and selling,” says Mohamed Salah Skhiri, whose company exports products such as dates, olive oil, and artichokes.

After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots

Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2023

Former Dragon’s Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she’s targeting the streets of Lagos.

Exporting Made-in-Africa products to 15 countries: CEO reveals her strategies

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2023

We speak to Claudia Castellanos, co-founder and CEO of chilli sauce maker Black Mamba, about the strategies she has employed to expand the company’s export markets.

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Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023

Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.

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.

Rwanda: Positioning a country through sports and beyond

Published by Ibrahim Sagna on 30 September 2023

Rwanda has invested heavily in state-of-the-art sports facilities, such as the Kigali BK Arena, which has attracted major international sporting events and renowned entertainers.

Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2023

Broll Property Group CEO, Malcolm Horne, unpacks opportunities in Africa’s commercial real estate market and other sectors.

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.

Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2023

From the production of niche processed food items in Zambia to providing cold storage facilities for farmers in Nigeria, we highlight eight opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.

DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours

Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023

There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The NFL’s playbook for Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2023

Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl champion, explains the NFL’s strategy for the continent.

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China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment

Published by Lauren Johnston on 13 September 2023

China is moving beyond oil and extractive commodities towards industrial production, job creation and investments that lead to exports.

M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown

Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 August 2023

As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.

African bond markets: Uncertainty remains high, but progress is being made

Published by Mark Dunley-Owen on 6 August 2023

A lot happened in African markets during the second quarter of 2023. Much of this was positive for African credit, although it will need to be backed up by future actions to prove enduring.

Africa’s data centre boom

Published by Boniface Abudho and Stephen Beard on 2 August 2023

Investors are capitalising on the surging demand for data centres in Africa.

Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa

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Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa.

From Ghana to Zambia: 31 African cities to exceed 5m people by 2040

Published by Staff Writer on 29 June 2023

According to a recent McKinsey report, by 2040, there will be 31 cities in Africa with populations over five million.

Sub-Saharan Africa to post 4.2% growth in 2024 amid downside risks

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2023

The IMF expects sub-Saharan Africa to rebound in 2024, with Senegal set to outperform.

Dangote launches Africa’s biggest oil refinery – how it will affect Nigeria

Published by Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi on 28 May 2023

Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis.

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Linking Nigerian farmers with buyers: Start-up taps into ‘massive opportunity’

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2022

We talk to the co-founders of Zowasel about why running a digital commodities marketplace required it to set up shop throughout rural Nigeria.

Ghana: Farming business supplies KFC and exports to Europe

Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2022

Felix Kamassah talks about how he secured international clients, local import substitution opportunities, and why he sees potential in the processing of sweet potatoes.

Nigeria: Entrepreneur sees opportunity in off-grid freezers

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2022

Koolboks provides small businesses in Nigeria and beyond with solar-powered cold storage solutions.

Ghana: From tissues to toilet paper – industrialist taps into FMCG opportunities

Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 August 2022

“In Ghana, the consumption of tissue paper is only 700g per year per citizen. If you compare this to Europe, where it is about 14kg per year, or the US at around 20kg, the potential is there.”

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