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South African entrepreneurs tap into student housing demand

Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2023

DigsConnect is an online student housing marketplace started in 2018 by co-founders Alexandria Procter and Greg Ramsay-Keal in Cape Town, South Africa.

The rise of electric motorcycles in Africa: Interview with Spiro CEO

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2023

Spiro is an emerging player in the electric motorcycle industry. The company has established a presence in Benin, Togo, and Rwanda.

Four entrepreneurs taking Nigeria’s agri products global

Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2023

We shed light on the entrepreneurial journeys of four individuals who are exporting Nigerian agricultural commodities to international markets.

Kenyan chemicals business targets growing construction, leather industries

Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 May 2023

Founder of Chemsols talks about about the initial challenges of setting up a chemical manufacturing business and how his company stands to profit from the burgeoning construction and leather industries in East Africa.

A businessman’s account of establishing a spice company in Uganda

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 May 2023

Founder of Africa Spices discusses the origins of his business idea and the obstacles he navigated to scale the company.

Entrepreneur capitalises on a gap in Senegal’s logistics industry

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 May 2023

CEO of logistics company Paps talks about identifying an opportunity in the market, building the company, and pivoting to a business-to-business model.

Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores

Published by Noah Blaser on 21 May 2023

An online platform is transforming the way small businesses and corner stores in Cairo resupply inventory.

What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams

Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.

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South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity

Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023

A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.

Zimbabwe private sector snapshot

Published by Margaret Mandeya on 18 May 2023

A quick guide to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in Harare and beyond.

From Nigeria to Kenya: African VC investors reveal three standout startups

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2023

At the African Private Capital Association’s annual conference, a panel of venture capital investors in Africa were asked to each identify a company from their portfolios that excite them the most.

An investor’s view on North African healthcare opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2023

Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.

Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt

Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023

It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.

From investment to IPO: Backing an Egyptian consumer healthcare company

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2023

Afsane Jetha, the CEO of Alta Semper, discusses the firm’s investment in Macro Group Pharmaceuticals, highlighting the company’s import substitution strategy and the efforts to prepare it for a stock market listing.

Investing in African sports talent

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Entrepreneurs across Africa are pioneering innovative business models in the sports industry, creating opportunities for athletes to earn more money.

Zambia real estate: Five trends and opportunities unveiled

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2023

We speak to Inutu Zaloumis of Pam Golding Properties Zambia about the country’s real estate trends and opportunities.

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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.

Why Sudan conflict could impact global fizzy drink and candy makers

Published by bird story agency on 10 May 2023

Sudan’s acacia trees provide over 70% of the global gum arabic supply, a vital ingredient in fizzy drinks, cosmetics, and candy, with few substitutes available.

South Africa and Nigeria dragging down the region’s growth outlook

Published by bird story agency on 16 April 2023

Economic growth in Africa is set to slow down from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023, according to a new World Bank report.

Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential

Published by Conrad Onyango on 15 March 2023

Europe is setting its sight on Africa’s yet-to-be-developed green hydrogen industry.

Commercial and industrial segments boost African solar energy

Published by Bonface Orucho on 3 March 2023

The commercial and industrial solar segment registered year-on-year growth of 61.5% in 2022.

M-PESA eyes global remittances market’s multi-trillion dollar surge

Published by Seth Onyango on 23 February 2023

The African mobile money giant is looking to replicate its African success in new markets as the global demand for seamless, fast and affordable remittance services heats up.

Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa

Published by Conrad Onyango on 22 February 2023

Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.

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Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows

Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022

Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.

Uganda: Businessman turns banana crisps into sizeable snack food company

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 June 2022

Dennis Ngabirano explains how a side hustle became a fully fledged commercial food business.

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.

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

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