South Africa: Entrepreneurs see business opportunities in food industry Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2024 These entrepreneurs are capitalising on diverse opportunities within South Africa’s vibrant food industry.
American deal provides lifeline for South African food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 April 2024 In 2010, in the aftermath of the global economic crisis of 2007-09, South African food company Fynbos Fine Foods found itself grappling with declining demand.
Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2024 Rozelle Abramson, co-owner of South Africa’s Fynbos Fine Foods, highlights numerous benefits of the private label approach over exclusively promoting one’s own brand.
Investor sees opportunity in South Africa’s troubled water sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2024 Investment firm Gaia’s strategic play in the water sector.
How a South African chilli sauce company broke into the American market Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 March 2024 Fynbos Fine Foods started in the kitchen of co-owner Rozelle Abramson. Today, the company produces a range of hot sauces, pestos, chef salts, and jams that are sold worldwide.
South African CEO on the changing dynamics of influencer marketing Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2024 ‘You can actually get a lot more out of smaller, micro-influencers.’
The investment appeal of South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 March 2024 Alexis Caude, a managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, was struck by the large number of investable companies in South Africa.
10x growth: Seeing opportunity in South Africa’s energy crisis Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2024 Private equity firm Adenia Partners has made two investments in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
From solar power to luxury roses: Investor discusses opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2024 Alexis Caude, managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, shares his investment insights.
South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024 How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a rugby captain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2024 The story of Freedom of Movement, a South African clothing company with rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder.
Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining Published by Kamal Govan on 20 November 2023 Kamal Govan, portfolio manager of the Allan Gray Africa Equity Fund, discusses the macroeconomic and idiosyncratic risks facing select businesses in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2023 While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based IHS has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond.
‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 November 2023 Lee Hartman, founder of Fieldbar, was inspired by South Africa’s luxury safari heritage to uniquely position his cooler box brand.
