HWMIIA Classics

Linking farmers with tractors: The business model of Ghana’s TROTRO Tractor

Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 14 August 2022

“TROTRO Tractor is the Uber for tractors. We digitally connect people in the agriculture sector to farm implements and machines,” says CEO Emmanuel Ansah-Amprofi.

This NBA agent moved back to Nigeria to build a sportswear brand

Published by James Torvaney on 11 August 2022

Founder of AFA Sports talks about market dynamics in the local sports and athleisure wear industry, and the company’s marketing strategy.

Ghana: African-inspired plantain chips brand eyeing the US market

Published by Tom Collins on 3 August 2022

Jamie D. Saleeby, founder of Ghana-based Sankofa Snacks, talks about how he started the company, dealing with raw material supply challenges and growth opportunities.

Investing in Zimbabwe: Why this private equity firm backed a food company

Published by Tom Collins on 1 August 2022

Spear Capital’s Nyaradzo Nyimo talks about import substitution opportunities in Zimbabwe and the impact of challenges such as high inflation and foreign currency shortages.

Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows

Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022

Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.

Uganda: Businessman turns banana crisps into sizeable snack food company

Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 June 2022

Dennis Ngabirano explains how a side hustle became a fully fledged commercial food business.

Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond

Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2022

CEO of Rwanda-based food distribution company shares his experiences and highlights growth opportunities in the region.

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

Published by Natalie Greve on 24 May 2022

Co-founder of the Doppio Zero chain talks about the group’s humble beginnings, lessons learnt from franchising and growth potential in the restaurant space.

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.

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.

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.

Starting and growing a telemedicine business in Uganda

Published by Tom Collins on 6 April 2022

Dr. Davis Musinguzi explains how he and his co-founders at Rocket Health built a company that offers healthcare services remotely.

HWMIIA Classics

Linking farmers with tractors: The business model of Ghana’s TROTRO Tractor

This NBA agent moved back to Nigeria to build a sportswear brand

Ghana: African-inspired plantain chips brand eyeing the US market

Investing in Zimbabwe: Why this private equity firm backed a food company

Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows

Uganda: Businessman turns banana crisps into sizeable snack food company

Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond

How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise

An opportunity worth millions: Exporting Lagos’ plastic waste

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

By uncovering the story behind their products, these African companies are boosting sales

Selling lemonade in Nigeria through an innovative distribution strategy

Exporting chillies from Rwanda: How this entrepreneur built her business

Starting and growing a telemedicine business in Uganda

Malawi: Entrepreneur unlocks agribusiness opportunities

Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years

Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies

Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond

Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more

How this company is tapping into Malawi’s agribusiness opportunities

Investing in African agribusiness, Warren Buffett style

Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews

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