Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2023 How Andrew Asamoah started and grew a property development company in Ghana.
Cold storage for African farmers: Entrepreneurs see big potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 February 2023 Earlier this month, US-based investment fund Acumen announced its investment in SokoFresh, a Kenyan enterprise that offers smallholder farmers solar-powered, mobile cold-storage facilities.
South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 February 2023 A closer look at the business model of Rentoza, which gives customers access to electronics and baby goods on a subscription basis, similar to Netflix.
How to make it in Africa’s business media industry with Jaco Maritz Published by Terser Adamu on 13 February 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Jaco Maritz, founder and editor-in-chief of How we made it in Africa, an online business publication focusing on African Business Growth Stories, Ideas and Trends.
Building Kenya’s ‘Uber for ambulances’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2023 Flare is a Kenya-based technology company that connects emergency service providers with people in need of immediate assistance.
Uganda: A tech solution for making public transport less ‘hectic’ Published by Margaret Mandeya on 8 February 2023 CEO of Easy Matatu, Lema Carl Andrew, explains how the company was started and shares his thoughts on the future of transportation in Africa.
Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023 Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.
Ethiopian food company pursues vertical integration Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 January 2023 Ethiopian edible oils company seeks to reduce dependence on imported sunflower oil.
Kenya: Insects as a food source for humans and livestock Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2023 InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that cultivates black soldier flies and crickets on a commercial scale.
Kenyan company seeks to change the skincare game with Korean technology Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 January 2023 Talking business with the CEO of skincare company Uncover.
Nigeria: Replacing imported baby foods with local production Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2023 Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.
How two entrepreneurs brought corn dogs to South Africa’s major retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 December 2022 The founders of Browns Foods discovered a gap in the South African market for the popular American snack.
Tanzanian poultry entrepreneur’s innovative franchise model Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 December 2022 AKM Glitters is a poultry business in Tanzania that operates using a franchise model where it provides farm inputs and technical services to smallholder farmers to start their own poultry ventures.
Five West African entrepreneurs capitalising on agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 December 2022 From locally-made baby food to providing cold storage to farmers and market merchants, these five entrepreneurs are taking advantage of West Africa’s agribusiness and food potential.
