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Entrepreneur creates fashion brand in Cameroon

Published by Patrick Nelle on 31 May 2024

The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.

Cameroon: Bakery sees sales growth after switching to sweet potato flour

Published by Patrick Nelle on 10 October 2023

In 2022, Adeline Pelage and her husband transitioned their small biscuit factory from using wheat flour to locally-sourced sweet potato flour.

Cameroonian fintech entrepreneurs finding traction with savings app

Published by Patrick Nelle on 21 April 2022

Two young Cameroonians have converted their interest in financial literacy and technology into an app.

New railway connecting northern Nigeria with Niger expected to boost trade

Published by Patrick Nelle on 14 April 2022

Nigeria is in the process of linking its northern states with Niger, with a 284-kilometre railway running from Kano in Nigeria, to Maradi in Niger.

Dry ports becoming key to improved logistics and trade in Africa

Published by Patrick Nelle on 8 April 2022

Africa’s network of inland container terminals – or “dry ports” – is expanding rapidly, part of a continental effort to speed up the flow of cargo between sea and land.

Can Africa cash in on its cashew nut domination?

Published by Patrick Nelle on 28 February 2022

In a little over 10 years, Africa has become the global powerhouse producer of cashew nuts. Now the hunt is on for greater dividends.

Cameroon: Entrepreneur returns home from Europe to start fintech company

Published by Patrick Nelle on 13 January 2022

The founder of Diool spotted an opportunity in the payments industry.

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