Start-ups tapping into Africa’s healthcare supply chain opportunities Published by Salient Advisory on 17 May 2021 Start-ups across the continent are developing innovative, commercial models to transform health product distribution for consumers and providers alike.
Building a retail chain in East Africa: The story of Goodlife Pharmacy Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2021 Pharmacy retailer Goodlife is the biggest of its kind in East Africa. We take a closer look at the strategies the chain has implemented to boost profitability and grow to over 70 stores.
Hospital-at-home startup seeks to disrupt traditional healthcare in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 5 May 2021 Quro Medical combines hardware, software and the expertise of traditional doctors to manage acutely ill patients in the comfort of their homes.
Why this investment firm bought into one of South Africa’s largest natural health retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 April 2021 EXEO Capital recently invested in the parent company of South African natural health retailer Wellness Warehouse.
Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand Published by Andrew Raven on 16 April 2021 Healthcare has been a hot industry and indicators suggest there is still a lot of room for growth.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
East Africa: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 9 March 2021 How two Kenyan businessman built a pharmaceutical business from the ground up.
Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness Published by James Torvaney on 5 March 2021 From import substitution in the healthcare sector to vocational training, Nouss Bih – investment manager at I&P – reveals some of Côte d’Ivoire’s top opportunities.
Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.
Profit-making idea: Private care facilities for the elderly in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 February 2021 “Many parents in Ghana are alone in their old age,” says entrepreneur Leticia Osafo-Addo. “And there are very few formal care facilities for the aged.”
Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.
The Flip podcast: Digitising healthcare with Helium Health’s Goke Olubusi Published by Justin Norman on 15 January 2021 A conversation with Nigeria-based Helium Health’s co-founder and CEO Goke Olubusi.
Building the Starbucks of healthcare in Egypt Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 January 2021 Like the coffee franchise, Dawi Clinics’ goal is to establish a standardised and scalable chain of clinics.
Ethiopia: How this entrepreneur capitalised on an opportunity in the eyewear industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2020 Sun Optics has more than 20 outlets across the country which do eye tests and sell frames and lenses to the public.