Investing in Zimbabwe? Private equity investor shares his perspective Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 September 2020 We speak to Martin Soderberg, managing partner of Spear Capital, about Zimbabwe’s business environment.
Entrepreneur wants Uganda to have a bigger slice of the $7bn market for superfood moringa Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 September 2020 We speak to Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, about his journey so far and the potential of the moringa crop.
Profit-making idea: Talent-on-demand platforms Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2020 Platforms that take Africa’s gig economy online and match opportunities with skills, could be a lucrative business for entrepreneurs.
Kenyan serial entrepreneur now eyeing the camel milk industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 August 2020 Former insurance CEO now aims to establish an entire value chain around camel milk in Kenya.
Cameroon: Using the age-old ‘building from mud’ construction technique for greener homes Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2020 We talk to entrepreneur Messina Guikome about building an eco-friendly construction company in Cameroon and beyond.
City on the move: Kribi, Cameroon Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 August 2020 “There are many business opportunities in Kribi at this moment,” says Messina Guikome, CEO of construction company Messibat International.
Entrepreneur builds thriving company by catering to the needs of small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 August 2020 How Josephine Okot, founder of Victoria Seeds, capitalised on an opportunity to sell seeds to smallholder farmers in Uganda.
City on the move: Gulu, Uganda Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 August 2020 Gulu is a regional meeting point and offers opportunities for tourism and agribusiness.
How Kenya’s Flora Mutahi built a tea company from the ground up Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 August 2020 The founder of Melvins Teas spotted a gap in a fiercely competitive industry.
Profit making idea: Entrepreneurship colleges in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 August 2020 More and more young graduates would need to be entrepreneurs to build sustainable livelihoods.
The ins and outs of running an online jobs platform in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 August 2020 Jobberman Nigeria CEO Hilda Kragha discusses the company’s revenue model and explains why LinkedIn is not giving her sleepless nights.
Entrepreneur sees opportunity for childcare-related e-commerce and information Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 August 2020 Bliss Group seeks a slice of an estimated $7 billion market in Kenya and Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: The time for telemedicine has arrived in Kenya Published by Jeanette Clark on 31 July 2020 Previously sceptical consumers are suddenly embracing technology when it comes to healthcare.
Nigerian Uber-for-trucks company Kobo360 not such a crazy idea after all Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 July 2020 CEO and co-founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Kobo360 explains how he turned Nigeria’s logistics challenges into a thriving business.