Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry

Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 December 2023

Talking business with Ebun Feludu, the founder of Kokari Coconuts & Company, a Nigerian agro-processing company which turns coconuts into a variety of food and personal care products.

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2023

While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based IHS has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond.

Feeding the Nigerian diaspora in America: A prime agribusiness opportunity

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2023

Affiong Williams, CEO of ReelFruit, discusses the prospects for Nigerian food companies to tap into the Nigerian diaspora living in the US.

African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2023

Contrarian investor Mikael Hajjar is bullish on opportunities ranging from the convergence of crypto and fintech to affordable healthcare.

South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023

South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.

Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023

Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.

Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 September 2023

Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo is the founder of Amal Botanicals, a company known for its baby skincare products made from Nigerian-sourced ingredients. Amal derives 80% of its sales from digital channels and has expanded beyond Nigeria’s borders.

How this Nigerian trader built an agricultural exports business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2023

Lanre Awojoodu, CEO of Sourcing and Produce – which exports crops like hibiscus flowers, sesame seeds, and ginger – has endured numerous challenges to position his company where it is today. This is his story.

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities

Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 September 2023

When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she kept costs to a minimum. She was the only employee and refrained from spending on décor or any extras until revenue permitted.

A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond

Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023

The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.

Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2023

“I’ve always been inspired by trading, by buying and selling,” says Mohamed Salah Skhiri, whose company exports products such as dates, olive oil, and artichokes.

After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots

Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2023

Former Dragon’s Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she’s targeting the streets of Lagos.

Kenya: How this entrepreneur built a private schools business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2023

Private education is big business in Kenya. We speak to the founder of St. Bakhita School about how she started and grew the company.

Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential

Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023

Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.

Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Feeding the Nigerian diaspora in America: A prime agribusiness opportunity

African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth

South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer

Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor

Nigeria: Founder takes baby products business from kitchen to global markets

How this Nigerian trader built an agricultural exports business

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities

A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond

Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia

After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots

Kenya: How this entrepreneur built a private schools business

Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

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