Illovo: Leading The Business Of Sugar Production In Africa
WEBMay 5, 2012 · Established in 1891, Illovo, is currently one of the leading sugar producers globally with 47% of its revenue from South Africa. As one of the oldest sugar company in the world, Illovo prides itself as a low-cost sugar producer and a significant manufacturer of high-value downstream products. It has operations in six African countries including ...
The 5 Largest Retailers In South Africa
WEBAug 10, 2012 · Massmart Holdings Ltd. Massmart owns local brands such as Game, Makro, Builders’ Warehouse and CBW. It is the third largest distributor of consumer goods in Africa, the largest retailer of general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment and wholesaler of basic foods.It operates 302 stores in South Africa and 12 …
10 Under 30 African Inventors Set To Change The World
WEBNov 2, 2014 · While there are many more out there (and more coming up), here are ten of the young African inventors providing creative solutions to the continent’s social problems. Evans Wadongo, 28, Kenya. Born in the Western part of Kenya, Evans Wandogo grew up in a rural village without electricity, giving him a firsthand experience of energy poverty.
Here is how the new Lekki Port will generate revenue for Lagos
WEBJan 12, 2022 · The Lekki seaport will become the third port in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest deep seaport and one of the largest on the continent. Last year, Nigerian Port Authorities (NPA) reported that despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) grew significantly by 120 per cent between Jan. 1 and Sept. 2021.
Africa’s Newest Billionaire: Ugandan Builds $1.1 ... - Ventures Africa
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Fastjet: Smart, Affordable Air Travel for Africa
WEBApr 18, 2013 · Air travel spending as a percentage of GDP in Africa is a fraction of what it is in other emerging markets. But Airbus forecasts that total passenger traffic in Africa will grow at an average yearly rate of 5.7 percent between 2010 and 2030. This is well above the 4.8 percent world average growth rate. Fastjet commenced its first commercial ...
Kuda Bank’s $500 million valuation - Ventures Africa
WEBAug 11, 2021 · Kuda, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech banks, recently announced a $55 million Series B funding led by Valar Ventures and Target Global, with a $500 million valuation.Other investors who took part included Japan-based Strategic Business Investor (SBI) Investment and previous angel investors. This latest round of funding comes just a few months after the company raised a $25 million Series A ...
10 platforms in Nigeria that lets you buy and pay for things in ...
WEBJun 3, 2021 · CDcare. CDcare is a marketplace for Nigerians to buy their favourite gadgets and household appliances and pay in instalments at zero percent interest. The company was founded in 2020 by Oluwatobi Odukoya and Ayodeji Farohun, both CEO and COO, respectively. CDcare operates a flexible instalment payment scheme that helps customers pay an equal ...
Imagine Nigeria: A roadmap to a new Nigeria - Ventures Africa
WEBOct 3, 2022 · This birthed the Imagine Nigeria report – an exercise undertaken to paint pictures of alternative futures for Nigeria and summon all stakeholders to begin processes of building the desired future now. Dr Adesida, emphasises that such a report is crucial because reflecting on the future is important for all. “The future is not what it used ...
The 10 Richest Women In Africa - African Female Entrepreneurs
WEBJul 16, 2012 · Isabel Dos Santos. Dos Santos, 39, is the oldest daughter of Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. The millionaire businesswoman is estimated to be worth over $50 million, with interests in oil and diamonds. She also has shares in Angolan cement company Ciminvest and the Banco Africano de Investimentos. She is …