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Zambia: The entrepreneur who sold her house to build a fintech business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 November 2024

Chilufya Mutale and her husband-turned-business-partner risked everything – their savings, their house, and their cars – to launch their venture.

Nigerian entrepreneur identifies an opportunity in pharmacy sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2024

Mobolaji Ajayi is the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s Purelife Pharmacy, a business offering pharmacy and primary healthcare services through both physical stores and an online platform.

Why this German invested in Tanzania’s first commercial apple farm

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 October 2024

German-born entrepreneur David Runge spotted an opportunity in apple farming in East Africa.

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.

Three South African factory bosses to watch

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 October 2024

These three South African entrepreneurs have navigated the complexities of manufacturing to build thriving ventures, with their products ranging from high-end coolers and industrial piping to innovative pet treats.

The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2024

Ghanaian entrepreneur attributes his previous farming failures to his lack of day-to-day involvement, or what he calls absentee farming.

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2024

Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company that produces the Nana’s Rice brand.

The South African entrepreneur who found opportunity in plastic pipes

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2024

After making a three times return on his previous venture, South African entrepreneur Kgomotso Lekola spotted a gap to manufacture heavy-duty plastic pipes.

From Kenya to Ghana: Where this investor sees Africa’s best opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 September 2024

Nimrod Gerber is the managing partner at Vital Capital. The firm invests in sectors including food, healthcare, infrastructure, and water.

The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2024

Investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur Yonas Alemu is the founder of Lovegrass, a food company making products from the Ethiopian super grain teff.

South African CEO competing in multi-billion dollar pet food industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2024

The global pet food industry is estimated to be worth over $125 billion. Tapping into this vast opportunity is South African-born Nhlanhla Dlamini, the founder and CEO of Maneli Pets.

There’s global demand for Ghana’s shea nuts: This CEO saw an opportunity

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2024

Entrepreneur Dora Torwiseh has tapped into the growing demand for shea butter, which is used a variety of food and personal care products.

From Zurich investment banking to building a recycling company in Kenya

Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2024

Entrepreneur Keiran Smith left his investment banking career in Zurich to establish Mr Green Africa, a plastic waste recycling company in Kenya.

Why Angola is on the radar of this investor

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2024

‘Luanda is a city where you can feel an energy, an excitement about the future,’ says investor Isaac Marshall.

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