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.
Four money-making agriculture opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2024 Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire, and technology to track food production are among the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector.
Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
Lessons from nearly two decades of investing in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2024 DOB Equity has backed well-known companies like M-Kopa, Twiga Foods, and Victory Farms. Former co-CEO Saskia van der Mast shares the investment lessons she has learned and her insights on the region’s business environment.
