Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2026 Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for the fast-casual chains she had grown accustomed to while living overseas.
Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2026 “Our membership base is basically 1% of 1% of the population of Nigeria. It’s literally nothing. We’re still just scratching the surface.”
Private rail in South Africa: ‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2026 Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company, discusses building a private rail business on the continent.
From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2026 Danladi Verheijen discusses his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
How to build a $1bn African investment firm Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2026 Richard Okello compares investing in Africa to riding a speedboat through rough seas while trying to drink a glass of wine without spilling a drop.
The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2026 This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
Businessman bullish on ‘Made in Africa’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 March 2026 Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent.
How this entrepreneur turned Nigeria’s cassava into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2026 Yemisi Iranloye quit her job to build an agribusiness company with clients like Nestlé and Unilever.
From Nigeria to Senegal: Investor unpacks West Africa’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 March 2026 Tosin Ojo, a partner at Sahel Capital, shares her insights on successfully investing in West Africa’s agribusiness sector.
‘New Week, We Try Again’: The mantra driving a South African township delivery service Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”.
The story of a Made-in-Nigeria footwear company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 How Yinka Atunde built Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen.
Singaporean builds rum brand in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2026 Rohan Shah relocated to Rwanda to build a spirits brand that tells Africa’s stories and supports local farmers.
Tearing up the business plan to build Rwanda’s largest chicken farm Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2026 When Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, chicken was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions.
How these Kenyan entrepreneurs achieved financial freedom by their forties Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2026 Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard and Emily Mcharo spent years living far below their means. There were no holidays, no weekend road trips, and no bikes for their children.
