From America to Africa: Entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses back home Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2022 These seven African entrepreneurs all studied or worked in the United States but recognised the business opportunities back home.
Building an insect farming business in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022 Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.
An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste Published by James Torvaney on 18 May 2022 Obi Charles Nnanna, founder of Nigeria-based Kaltani, explains how he is taking advantage of opportunities in the plastic waste recycling industry.
Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 May 2022 Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods, started her business before the internet was a thing. She landed her first export client by writing letters and sending faxes.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into international demand for local food products Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 May 2022 How Fafali Azaglo built her business and entered the export market.
Kenyan brewer overcomes red tape to launch craft beer brand Published by Shoshana Kedem on 10 May 2022 How entrepreneur Eoin Flinn and his co-founders at 254 Brewing launched a range of craft beers in the Kenyan market.
Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2022 How YouScribe is able to compete against the likes of Amazon in Africa through an innovative business model focused on affordable pricing and a viable payment method.
By uncovering the story behind their products, these African companies are boosting sales Published by James Torvaney on 1 May 2022 Some African food companies feature QR codes on their packaging, which when scanned with a smartphone reveals information about the product’s origin.
Selling lemonade in Nigeria through an innovative distribution strategy Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2022 Seyi Abolaji, founder of Wilson’s Lemonade, talks about overcoming distribution challenges and the marketing strategies that worked to build the brand.
Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 22 April 2022 Entrepreneur reimagines what it means to grab and enjoy a cup of coffee on the go in Harare.
Tanzania: This entrepreneur turned sweet potatoes into a growing food brand Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 22 April 2022 The founder of Sanavita explains how she spotted a gap in the market for nutritious foods in Tanzania.
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.
11 entrepreneurs profiting from East Africa’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 20 April 2022 From making fish sausages in Uganda to exporting Kenya’s macadamia nuts, these 11 entrepreneurs are taking advantage of opportunities in East Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Exporting chillies from Rwanda: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 April 2022 Founder of Afri Foods explains how she started and grew a company that exports crops such as chilli, avocado, eggplant and passion fruit to Europe and Dubai.