Business Growth Stories

Entrepreneur capitalises on a gap in Senegal’s logistics industry

Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 May 2023

CEO of logistics company Paps talks about identifying an opportunity in the market, building the company, and pivoting to a business-to-business model.

Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores

Published by Noah Blaser on 21 May 2023

An online platform is transforming the way small businesses and corner stores in Cairo resupply inventory.

What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams

Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.

Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources

Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2023

We take a look at five companies capitalising on Ethiopia’s agricultural and livestock potential.

Entrepreneurs turn Zambia’s wild fruit into a growing juice business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2023

Co-founder of Forest Africa Zambia talks about the company’s business model, the benefits of targeting smaller retail outlets as a sales channel, and future diversification plans.

Six entrepreneurs capitalising on Tanzania’s agribusiness opportunities

Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2023

We highlight the stories of six Tanzanian agribusiness and food entrepreneurs who have made their mark on the local and global markets.

Nigeria: An African alternative to ChatGPT takes Telegram by storm

Published by Gabriella Opara on 3 May 2023

How Nigerian developer Justin Irabor created a popular AI chatbot study partner and personal assistant.

Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision

Published by Staff Writer on 2 May 2023

“Accessing high-quality eyewear in Africa is often prohibitively expensive and unattainable for the majority of the population.”

E-commerce meets agriculture: The journey of building Farm Fresh in The Gambia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 April 2023

Founder of Farm Fresh talks about targeting a unique market in the diaspora, overcoming distribution challenges, and adapting payment methods.

Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods

Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 April 2023

How this entrepreneur started a business that sells Nigerian commodities, like hibiscus flowers, in the US and beyond.

Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential

Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2023

Discover eight Zambia-based businesses making strides in areas such as edible oil production, meat processing and fresh produce markets.

Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2023

Learn how Claude Nikondeha established a company offering a variety of porridges made from locally-sourced maize.

Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food

Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 April 2023

Vera Osei-Bonsu shares insights on growing a packaged food business, from developing recipes to navigating manufacturing and distribution challenges.

Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa

Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 4 April 2023

Exploring the commercial strategy of Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Kenya.

Business Growth Stories

Entrepreneur capitalises on a gap in Senegal’s logistics industry

Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores

What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams

Five businesses harnessing Ethiopia’s local resources

Entrepreneurs turn Zambia’s wild fruit into a growing juice business

Six entrepreneurs capitalising on Tanzania’s agribusiness opportunities

Nigeria: An African alternative to ChatGPT takes Telegram by storm

Made-in-Uganda eyewear: A snapshot of Wazi Vision

E-commerce meets agriculture: The journey of building Farm Fresh in The Gambia

Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods

Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential

Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience

Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food

Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa

How this Africa-focused investor manages his own money

Investor bullish on education in West Africa

Doing business in Somalia: unpacking the realities on the ground

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

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