A good idea comes to fruition Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 September 2018 Afie Braimoh-Giwa sees untapped opportunity in Nigeria’s dried fruit industry.
Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018 Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.
Tanzanian entrepreneur builds cleaning detergent business from a side hustle Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 6 August 2018 Talking business with Vida Nasari, founder of Kazymate Company Limited – house of the Viax brand in Tanzania.
Two South African sisters taking organic skin care products to the world Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 July 2018 Capetonian sisters Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan left their professions to start an organic skin and body care product range.
Trailblazing online shopping in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 11 June 2018 Yvette Uwimpaye sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s e-commerce industry.
Turning tables on female boundaries Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 7 May 2018 Talking business with Lucy Agwunobi, co-founder of Arredo by TRT.
Ghanaian entrepreneur finds reward in people’s busy lives Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 12 April 2018 How Patience Maame Mensah is capitalising on a gap in the Ghanaian home-care market.
Entrepreneur Mogau Seshoene wants to grow traditional South African food empire Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 April 2018 Mogau Seshoene sees untapped opportunity in traditional food.
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
How a self-taught hotelier proved the naysayers wrong Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 5 January 2018 Talking business with Adri Kruger, founder of Tzaneen Country Lodge.
Kenya: The entrepreneur who took a chance with starting a chocolate brand Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 1 December 2017 Jazeera Suwani is carving a niche for herself by producing artisan chocolates for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 November 2017 Mustering the courage to quit Nike was difficult, but the potential of the new venture was clear.
Swaziland-based chilli business finds export success Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 31 October 2017 Food company discovers it is sometimes better to have lower volumes, but higher price points.
At age 36, this Nigerian already has a lifetime of business successes and scars to show Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 9 October 2017 Battle-hardened entrepreneur shares his story.
