Survey on the Businesses African Entrepreneurs Want to Start the Most

A new survey by ZenBusiness (ZENBUSINESS)  has found that the industries that most attract entrepreneurs vary from country to country in Africa and depend on numerous factors such as infrastructure, business climate, and culture. According to the survey, Personal services are the most-searched-for small business type in 22.7% of African countries, the largest share of any continent. These include interior design in Mauritius, cooking gas refills in South Africa, and photography in Namibia. One factor influencing the aspirations of African entrepreneurs may be the region’s growing waste problem. According to a recent survey, 58% of young Africans are dissatisfied with current recycling efforts on the continent. In Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, the Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, and Mali searches related to starting a recycling business outnumber searches for any other business type.