How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Malawi: Entrepreneurs cashing in on agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2023 From establishing a dairy business to producing meat products for the local and international market, we highlight four entrepreneurs carving their niche in Malawi’s agribusiness and food industry.
A Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s journey into the waste management industry Published by Virginia Zifesho on 28 July 2023 Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s waste management outfit fills the gap left by inadequate municipal services.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur taps into the country’s vast demand for fish Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 July 2023 CEO of Platinum Fisheries discusses the journey of building her business, growth through vertical integration and the thinking behind targeting business-to-business clients.
Nigerian designer tapping into Africa’s leather potential Published by Gbemisola Esho on 21 July 2023 Nigerian entrepreneur Femi Olayebi is striving to position Africa as a major source of quality leather goods.
Ethiopia: Converting plastic waste into affordable homes Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 July 2023 Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.
The story behind Nigeria’s Airbnb for warehouses and trucks Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 July 2023 Haul247 is a Nigerian logistics startup which has introduced an Airbnb-like model to pair those requiring truck transport and warehouse storage facilities with available providers.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Six companies cashing in on cassava Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2023 We spotlight six African companies tapping into the economic potential of cassava.
From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser Published by Peter Changtoek on 7 July 2023 Mohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.
Kenya: Food entrepreneur spots business potential in gluten-free market Published by Atieno Odera on 6 July 2023 Mary Karoki, founder of Onja Foods in Kenya, has responded to growing health concerns and dietary needs by developing Uji, a unique gluten-free flour.
How this Egyptian entrepreneur built an eyewear business Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 July 2023 Founder of Nile Eyewear shares the journey of establishing his business and the challenges he has encountered.
Five entrepreneurs capitalising on Africa’s female beauty market Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2023 Africa’s female consumer market offers untapped potential, according to Ory Okolloh, a partner at venture capital firm Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures. We highlight five entrepreneurs who are capitalising on these opportunities.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
Nigeria: Profiting from cashless bus rides in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2023 A top venture capital investor identified Touch and Pay as one of the most exciting startups in his portfolio. We find out more.