Nigerian furniture maker inspires Kenyan entrepreneur to launch own venture Published by Hope Mukami on 5 June 2024 Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her own business.
Entrepreneur creates fashion brand in Cameroon Published by Patrick Nelle on 31 May 2024 The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.
How this company is changing the game for rural logistics in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney and Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2024 OX Delivers utilises purpose-built electric trucks to transport goods across rural Rwanda.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 16 May 2024 A closer look at the journey of Ghana-based food processing entrepreneur Charity Adupong, founder and CEO of Meannan Foods.
Zambia: After failure of agri platform, entrepreneur targets poultry industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2024 Gilbert Mwale talks about lessons learned from his previous failed venture and why he is now focused on the poultry industry.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in clothing industry Published by Patrick Nzabonimpa on 13 May 2024 Chantal Murebwa grew New Kigali Designers and Outfitters from a small venture with just two tailors and one sewing machine, into a thriving fashion company.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns trash into cash with rubber recycling business Published by Zaniel Dada on 30 April 2024 How Ifedolapo Runsewe started a waste management company that transforms discarded vehicle tyres into usable products.
Zambia: The journey of building a retail chain for farmers Published by Xolisa Phillip and Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2024 Zambia-based Farm Depot is a retail chain supplying a wide array of agricultural products to small-scale farmers.
How a South African chilli sauce company broke into the American market Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 March 2024 Fynbos Fine Foods started in the kitchen of co-owner Rozelle Abramson. Today, the company produces a range of hot sauces, pestos, chef salts, and jams that are sold worldwide.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur seizes opportunity in leather industry Published by Mike Saburi on 6 March 2024 Talking business with the founder of Zimbabwean leather goods company Rukanda Pride.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a rugby captain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2024 The story of Freedom of Movement, a South African clothing company with rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder.
Ghana: Entrepreneur seeks to boost agribusiness sector with technology Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 24 January 2024 Sesi Technologies, an agricultural technology firm, focuses on creating cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for farmers.
Zambia: $10m company proves small farms can be big business Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2024 How American-born Carl Jensen and his co-founders at Good Nature Agro built a business with $10 million in revenue by collaborating with smallholder farmers in Zambia.
Entrepreneur capitalises on Africa’s demand for affordable eyeglasses Published by Jack Thompson on 2 January 2024 Swiss-born entrepreneur Jérôme Lapaire identified an opportunity to sell eyeglasses to price-sensitive customers in Africa.
