Made-in-Uganda diaper company secures export market Published by Kageni Muse on 11 June 2021 Valerie Muigai describes how she built a company that manufactures reusable cloth diapers in Uganda.
Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on food processing opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 June 2021 David Foli Ayivor’s company extends the shelf life of fresh produce by processing it into fruit powder.
A ticket to recovery: Reinventing Africa’s tourism industry Published by Olivier Monnier on 8 June 2021 Covid-19 triggered an unprecedented crisis in Africa’s tourism industry. Tapping domestic tourism demand will be key to rejuvenating the sector.
Kenya: Talking business with the founders of African-inspired gourmet burger outlet Published by Kageni Muse on 8 June 2021 Entrepreneurs behind the Mama Rocks brand discuss their experiences in the food service industry.
Building an online retailer in Kenya: Interview with founder of BeautyClick Published by Gloria Mwaniga on 7 June 2021 Jesper Drescher talks about the company’s founding and the challenges of running an e-commerce venture in Kenya.
Commercialising goat meat in Zambia: The story of Zamgoat Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 June 2021 Entrepreneur Paul Nyambe explains how he started and grew a goat meat business in Zambia.
How this Tanzanian entrepreneur built a business that exports vegetables to Europe Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 June 2021 Hadija Jabiri outlines the steps she took to establish an agricultural business with clients at home and abroad.
African investors reveal seven industries that make them uneasy Published by Staff Writer on 1 June 2021 We asked a handful of investors in Africa to identify the industries they are less enthusiastic about from an investment perspective.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in May Published by Staff Writer on 31 May 2021 A selection of African private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in May 2021.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
Ghana: Company taps into growing demand for superfood fonio Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 May 2021 How a pair of Ghanaian entrepreneurs built a company that processes fonio into cereal and flour for both the domestic and international markets.
John Deere’s Africa boss talks selling tractors and agriculture trends on the continent Published by Betsy G Henderson on 26 May 2021 An interview with Jaco Beyers, managing director of tractor maker John Deere’s business in Africa.
Ranked: The most admired brands in Africa in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2021 Brand Africa this week released its latest rankings of the most admired brands in Africa, with names like Nike, Dangote, MTN, DStv and GTBank registering strong showings.
