Unveiling ‘Flux by Matta’: Our latest product
Manufacturing isn’t easy, especially when your primary market is Africa, the world’s fastest-growing continent. At Matta, we’re reducing the complexities in African commerce one solution at a time. Our newest tool in that mission is Flux by Matta, designed to enhance logistics management for Africa’s ambitious businesses. The Hidden Growth Barrier For too long, African […]
Quality Control in the Food Industry
A contaminated product or quality issue can quickly escalate from an isolated incident to a viral crisis, potentially causing consumer illnesses, costly product recalls, and long-term damage to brand credibility. Hence, quality control is essential for manufacturers in the food industry. For food manufacturers, every product that reaches a consumer’s table carries an implicit promise […]
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility in Africa
As supply chain networks grow increasingly unstable, the need for efficiency has become a central topic of discussion. This is why tracking and monitoring products, information, and processes across the entire supply chain network in real time is crucial. At its core, that is what supply chain visibility is about. What does supply chain visibility […]
Exploring the Global Palm Oil Value Chain
What opportunities exist for Africa? The global palm oil value chain represents a significant and expanding sector within the global economy. As the world’s most traded vegetable oil, palm oil has several uses across other industries. While African countries – such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana – have a history of palm oil production, […]
DRC Cobalt Export Halt Triggers Essential Questions
The Democratic Republic of Congo dominates global cobalt export and accounts for 70% of global cobalt reserves. This means that the country plays a crucial role in controlling prices and meeting the growing needs of the battery industry. Last month, the Committee of the Regulatory and Control Management Authority for the Strategic Mineral Market in […]
Introduction to Texapon: The sustainable option in liquid soaps
Forget what you know about Africa! This article dives into the booming market potential of Texapon in Nigeria, a symbol of a continent on the rise. 🇳🇬 From household cleaning to life-saving medications, Texapon is fueling innovation and opportunity. Discover how local manufacturers are harnessing its power to build a brighter future. Read now and see why Africa is the next big market to watch!
How Ghana’s Economic Growth is Rewriting Africa’s Economic Narrative
Ghana’s economic growth in 2024 is a sheer indicator of Africa’s potential. With GDP growth reaching 7.2% in Q3 and an average of 6.3% for the first 3 quarters, Ghana has defied global economic challenges and positioned itself as a fast-growing economy. This remarkable turnaround follows a period of debt distress, where the country defaulted […]
Building Resilient Value Chains for African Cassava
For many farming communities in Africa, Cassava is a way of life. 5 out of the world’s top 10 producers of fresh cassava are in Africa. However, even though African Cassava is consumed far and wide, no African country is included in the top 5 countries with the most share in cassava export value. This shows […]
5 Procurement Myths Holding Back African Manufacturers
African manufacturers have immense potential. On the one hand, there’s a growing youth population and increased demand for products across all sectors. On the other hand, raw materials are abundant in high demand globally. However, to achieve its economic potential, Africa must prioritise creating sustainable systems around every aspect of its manufacturing ecosystem, from procurement […]
The SME guide to Smart sourcing: Skincare Ingredients
Innovative SMEs rely on Matta’s b2b digital marketplace for smart sourcing. You, too, can procure chemicals, raw materials, ingredients, and commodities from 200+ suppliers worldwide from your mobile device. Matta provides other solutions, including logistics, cross-border payments, and trade finance. The SME guide to smart sourcing is a series which aims to educate SMEs and […]