What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2026 Bamba Lo founded delivery company PAPS with two scooters and a Facebook page.
Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2026 Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for the fast-casual chains she had grown accustomed to while living overseas.
Private rail in South Africa: ‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2026 Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company, discusses building a private rail business on the continent.
The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2026 This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
Businessman bullish on ‘Made in Africa’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 March 2026 Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent.
How this entrepreneur turned Nigeria’s cassava into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2026 Yemisi Iranloye quit her job to build an agribusiness company with clients like Nestlé and Unilever.
The story of a Made-in-Nigeria footwear company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 How Yinka Atunde built Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen.
Singaporean builds rum brand in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2026 Rohan Shah relocated to Rwanda to build a spirits brand that tells Africa’s stories and supports local farmers.
Tearing up the business plan to build Rwanda’s largest chicken farm Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 January 2026 When Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, chicken was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions.
The Starbucks – or rather the McDonald’s – of healthcare in Egypt Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 November 2025 The Starbucks of healthcare. This is how a chain of clinics in Egypt that Magda Habib has co-founded and built to 30 branches has been described.
How a Botswana entrepreneur found opportunity in Zambia and DRC’s mining sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2025 Calisto Radithipa has built Kemcore into a key supplier to Zambia and DRC’s copper and cobalt mines.
From refugee to entrepreneur: Sudanese woman starts café in Nairobi Published by Yasir Faiz on 27 October 2025 Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali arrived in Nairobi as a refugee from Sudan and now runs a café that serves as a gathering place for the Sudanese diaspora.
Ten Years of Sweetness: How A Mother’s Kitchen Therapy Became Lagos’s Most Delicious Love Story! Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2025 PARTNER CONTENT: How Hans & René became Nigeria’s most beloved gelato story.
Entrepreneur aims to build the Procter & Gamble of Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2025 Joël Sikam is the founder and CEO of Fisco Industries, a manufacturer of home and personal cleaning products in Cameroon.
