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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.

Three African agtech start-ups to watch

Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2022

These companies are using technology to solve, bridge or circumvent poor infrastructure and fragmented supply chains.

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.

A smoothie business in Nigeria: Entrepreneur shares her journey

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2022

Olubunmi Otufowora started out by selling smoothies to her office colleagues. These days Boomsky Smoothies products are available at several fast-food restaurants and supermarkets in Lagos.

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.

A more efficient agri supply chain in Kenya: The business model of iProcure

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2022

iProcure connects agricultural input manufacturers to local agro-dealers via its distribution technology system.

E-commerce in Nigeria: Founder of Drinks.ng shares lessons learnt

Published by James Torvaney on 5 September 2022

Lanre Akinlagun, founder of the online alcoholic beverages retailer, talks about how he started the business, why the real money is in wholesale and the thinking behind the company’s brick-and-mortar stores.

East Africa: Turning a gap in the market into a growing healthcare chain

Published by Priya Sippy on 2 September 2022

How Nikhil Pereira-Kamath, founder of Africa Healthcare Network, built a chain of 30 dialysis centres to treat people with kidney disease.

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Investment firm bets on refrigerated warehouses in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 October 2022

In many sub-Saharan African countries, cold chain infrastructure is underdeveloped, and in some places even non-existent.

Five real estate trends and opportunities in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2022

Work-from-home has not replaced the office; corporate accommodation presents attractive potential; and industrial real estate continues to outperform.

Where does African fintech go from here?

Published by Brian Waswani Odhiambo on 29 September 2022

Moving to Lagos from Nairobi three years ago, I thought I knew a bit about fintech in West Africa. Turns out there was more to learn.

A Singaporean perspective on Africa: ‘opportunities everywhere’

Published by Alec Macfarlane on 15 September 2022

Sectors where investment opportunities lie include infrastructure, education, the digital economy, manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing.

Business trip to Nigeria: Same old, plus a currency conundrum

Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 September 2022

Cavan Osborne, a portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group, shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s business environment.

Africa’s leading fintech start-ups share six characteristics

Published by McKinsey on 8 September 2022

In overcoming the common obstacles in their path, the most successful African tech start-ups share six characteristics with features that mirror those of successful global companies.

South Sudan in new push to tap its massive farm potential

Published by Seth Onyango on 6 September 2022

South Sudan is looking to increase its share of agriculture exports with its latest Fruits and Vegetables Sector Strategy, designed to replenish its food basket and create jobs.

Wellness revolution creating demand for African superfoods

Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2022

As global consumers become more aware of their health, several African producers are ramping up production of crops like moringa, fonio, baobab fruit and teff.

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Nigeria is producing less and less oil. Here’s why

Published by Wale Fatade on 27 September 2022

Nigeria’s oil output was at the lowest since 1990 as its crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2022.

High fuel and fertiliser costs contributing to food inflation in Africa

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 September 2022

In August 2022, Zimbabwe recorded Africa’s highest food price inflation of 353%, while other countries with elevated food inflation include Ethiopia (36% in July) and Rwanda (34.4%).

Commercial ties between Africa and Singapore have never been stronger

Published by Alec Macfarlane on 19 September 2022

From agribusiness to financial services, there are now more than 100 Singaporean companies in Africa.

Influx of affordable devices in Africa fuels adoption of 5G smartphones

Published by Conrad Onyango on 13 September 2022

The number of 5G devices shipped to the continent rose significantly in the second quarter of 2022 as vendors intensified their battle to grow market share.

Global realignment – an opportunity for Africa?

Published by Seth Onyango on 2 September 2022

Simmering rivalries and strategic shifts between superpowers and their allies are offering Africa more geopolitical and economic agency, as it seeks to avoid the pitfalls of the past.

Waiting for Ethiopia: Berbera port upgrade raises Somaliland’s hopes for trade

Published by May Darwich and Jutta Bakonyi on 28 August 2022

The infrastructure project means a great deal to Somaliland, promising to put the country on the path to international recognition and achieve economic development.

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.

Winter is coming: Europe scrambling for Africa’s natural gas

Published by Seth Onyango on 19 August 2022

With reduced flows of Russian gas to Europe, and the lingering threat of a full supply disruption in the dead of winter, the EU is increasing eyeing Africa’s natural gas.

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Opportunities in Nigeria: From building materials to health supplements

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 29 November 2021

Thessa Bagu, a Nigeria market entry specialist, discusses business opportunities and some of the foreign investment success stories she has come across.

Dried mango for the export market: Zambian entrepreneur’s agro-processing bet pays off

Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 October 2021

Founder of Chankwakwa explains how she established a business that exports dried mango to Europe and supplies several other food products to supermarket chains throughout Zambia.

French fries, croissants and frozen vegetables: Gaps in Kenya’s food industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2021

Steven Carlyon, president of SimpliFine Foods, discusses opportunities he has identified in Kenya’s food industry.

Kenyan businessman turns overlooked croton nut into a cash crop

Published by Tom Collins on 28 June 2021

Cosmas Ochieng, CEO of EcoFix Kenya, has carved out a business by processing croton nuts into biofuel, fertiliser, animal feed and cosmetics.

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