Zambia: A fintech success story that began at a market in Kitwe
Nov 25, 2024 · The couple worked closely with market leaders, who managed the vendors and understood their operations. Because vendors paid levies to the market association, the leaders had insights into which traders were established, consistent in …
Uganda: Entrepreneur turns banana fibres into hair extensions
Aug 30, 2024 · 4. The market is largely dominated by synthetic hair extensions. How do you compete? Cheveux Organique prides itself in producing biodegradable hair extensions that are made from a variety of 100% locally sourced Ugandan banana fibre.
Building a food delivery business in Nigeria: An entrepreneur’s …
Dec 18, 2024 · FoodCourt is redefining the traditional food delivery model in Nigeria. The company operates over a dozen in-house, delivery-only restaurant brands – including Jollof & Co. (everyday Nigerian cuisine), Wrap City (shawarmas and wraps), and Good Greens (healthy meals) – with all dishes prepared in a single, centralised kitchen.
Three entrepreneurs unlocking Tanzania’s agribusiness opportunities
Oct 30, 2024 · We take a closer look at three entrepreneurs tapping into Tanzania’s agribusiness potential, from processing cashews for export and cultivating apples to building a poultry franchise network.. 1. The entrepreneur bringing cashew processing home to Africa. Fahad Awadh is the founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, an export-focused cashew producer based in Tanzania.
Start your own small-scale chicken farming venture in Africa
Nov 26, 2024 · PARTNER CONTENT. Start your own small-scale poultry farming venture anywhere in Africa with Kiki Agri’s chicken houses. How we made it in Africa has partnered with South Africa-based Kiki Agri to provide our readers with a full kit plus free digital support.. Kiki Agri’s product range includes the Eggy 80, for egg production, and the Nkoko 100, for broiler (meat) production.
Ghana: Entrepreneurs find opportunity in snail farming
Jan 15, 2024 · The concept of commercial snail farming struck Trisolace’s Nyarko while job hunting, a time when he encountered friends and fellow civil engineering graduates also struggling to find employment.
Nigeria: Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider …
Jan 30, 2024 · From substituting imported fish with locally produced alternatives to offering maintenance solutions for agricultural machinery, we spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024.
Agriculture: Three crops with big business potential in Nigeria and …
Dec 5, 2024 · Oke mentions a recent article by Bill Gates highlighting fonio’s benefits and notes that brewer Carlsberg has launched a beer made solely from fonio grains, without barley or bittering hops.He also points growing demand for fonio in certain European countries. However, AgroEknor is primarily looking at fonio for the Nigerian market.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a …
Feb 3, 2024 · Freedom of Movement is a South African clothing and accessories brand co-founded by the Boezaart brothers. With South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder, the company has expanded to 21 stores and has a growing international presence.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods
May 16, 2024 · After getting the green light from Shoprite to supply them with her products, she started raising funds by saving. She proceeded to register her business and moved to certify her products with the Ghana Standards Authority, the Food Research Institute, and the Food and Drugs Authority where she also received training.