What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2026 Bamba Lo founded delivery company PAPS with two scooters and a Facebook page.
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.
‘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”.
How a Moroccan groceries supplier became something that looks more like a bank Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 August 2025 Ismael Belkhayat and his wife, Sophia Alj, launched Chari in 2020 to streamline shopkeepers’ stock orders. Five years on it has grown into a platform offering financial services, effectively a bank for corner stores.
Entrepreneur sees profits in South Africa’s townships Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 July 2025 Godiragetse Mogajane spotted an opportunity for delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.
South African entrepreneur unlocks township market for big business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2025 Entrepreneur Godiragetse Mogajane saw an opportunity to offer delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.
Building an African meat empire from Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2025 From losing his home to listing his business on the stock exchange, Herve Tuyishime’s journey reflects the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2025 Keanu Ferreira launched Ferreira Fresh, a South African fruit and vegetable supplier, in 2016 from the back of a hotel kitchen in Johannesburg.
How this Japanese entrepreneur started an e-motorbike business in Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2024 In 2021, Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki moved to Ethiopia to establish Dodai, an electric motorcycle company assembling its bikes locally in Addis Ababa.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots opportunity for electric bikes Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 8 July 2024 Wahu is a Ghanaian e-mobility startup which designs, manufactures, and sells electric bicycles (eBikes).
How this company is changing the game for rural logistics in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney and Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2024 OX Delivers utilises purpose-built electric trucks to transport goods across rural Rwanda.
Rwanda’s shift to electric motorcycles brings more than just climate benefits Published by Caitriona Palmer on 15 May 2024 Ampersand, a fast-growing electric motorbike company in Kigali, is allowing motorbike taxi drivers to save money and cut emissions.
After conquering Nigeria’s noodle market, company turns to infrastructure Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2024 Singapore-based Tolaram sees opportunity in infrastructure with new port and free zone.
Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
