Nohemie & Co.

Latest podcast chatting with fashion Designer Amina! Building a slow fashion brand in Africa comes with unique challenges and rewards—especially in Mali while selling it to the broader African market including DRC, where tradition meets modern entrepreneurship. From sourcing ethical fabrics to navigating local and international markets, the journey is anything but easy.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of Africa’s most population-rich yet food-import-dependent nations, creating a HUGE opportunity for diaspora entrepreneurs. In this episode, we break down:

✅ Why agrocommodity imports are a lucrative business
✅ Key food products in demand (wheat, rice, poultry, oil, etc.)
✅ How the diaspora can leverage connections & logistics
✅ Challenges & how to navigate them

📊 DRC Population Breakdown (Key Markets for Food Imports):
The DRC has over 100 million people, with major demand centers in:

Kinshasa (17+ million) – The capital, biggest consumer market
Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga) – ~5 million
Mbuji-Mayi (Kasai-Oriental) – ~4 million
Kananga (Kasai-Central) – ~3 million
Goma (North Kivu) – ~2 million+ (growing due to displacement)
Kisangani (Tshopo) – ~1.5 million

With rising urbanization and a reliance on imports, this is a goldmine for diaspora-led agribusiness.

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Sephora founder of www.agritech-insights.com we dive into the inspiring journey of building an Agritech soil testing kit business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Discover how innovative technology is transforming agriculture in one of Africa’s most fertile yet underserved regions.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, farmer, tech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with real-world insights on leveraging agritech to drive food security and economic growth.

👉 Listen now and join the conversation on sustainable agriculture in Africa!

Let’s grow the future of farming together! 🌍✨

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Hello fam, another day with your girl learning about business. This is Part I of corruption in Congo, how it impacts your business. Let's begin shall we? Corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth and fair business practices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From bribery and embezzlement to unfair licensing and political interference, corrupt practices distort markets, discourage foreign investment, and harm local entrepreneurs.

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Today’s episode I’m chatting with Chris Maurice, founder of Yellow Card a stable coin company that raised $85 Million to date and scaling throughout the African continent. Chris explains it plainly, simple and clearly why stable coin is made for Africa in terms of easing transfers between countries, dealing with inflating currencies, and all other frustrations that comes with being a business in the continent and dealing with wiring of money. Great episode, tune in!

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Latest podcast episode where I'm chatting with none other than Sivi, founder of Manitech foods. A Congolese very own industrial brand specializing in making local foods modern in its production and best practices, while staying true to its cultural origins.

Check it out: https://manitechcongo.com/

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Video production: (insta) @aggas_design

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Today's chat we're discussing Mekka, a B-2-B app that aims at easing operations of small to medium size businesses in the Congo (DRC). Tune into this chat as we discuss navigating tech businesses in Congo, how leveraging loans, challenges with operating tech businesses and how technology can mitigate those gaps.

Check out Mekka - Revolutionizing B2B payments in Africa as a shorthand: www.mekka-africa.com 

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