A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018 Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.
Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 December 2018 Talking business with Ladipo Lawani, founder of L&L Foods.
Crowdfunding app taps into African generosity Published by Vince Matinde on 18 December 2018 Dave Mark shares lessons learnt from running a business in Kenya.
Africa’s ‘Coco Chanel’ wants to dazzle the globe Published by Helene Cilliers on 11 December 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Adèle Dejak, founder of Kenya’s Adele Dejak Limited.
Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent Published by Vince Matinde on 3 December 2018 Martin Nielsen on the ups and downs of the music distribution industry.
Five businesswomen pushing the envelope in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 27 November 2018 Five dynamic businesswomen featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.
Making agriculture fashionable again: Young entrepreneurs are upgrading the image of African farming Published by Thin Lei Win on 26 November 2018 African agriculture needs a make-over to shed its old-fashioned image of backbreaking work with a hoe.
Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018 Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.
Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018 Lessons from the businesspeople featured in HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK.
Inspiring quotes from 10 of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2018 Business wisdom that will help you take your venture to the next level.
Land on lay-by: A Kenyan entrepreneur-couple creates trust in African land transactions Published by Vince Matinde on 12 November 2018 Phyllis Tole sees untapped opportunity in Kenya’s land sector.
Impatient optimist takes charge of livestock mortality in Ghana Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 5 November 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Alima Bawah, co-founder of Ghana’s CowTribe.
Turning past failures into present success: Finding international markets for mangoes from The Gambia Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 30 October 2018 ‘I have failed spectacularly in this sector before. I lost everything I had at one point but it taught me a lot of lessons.’