10 African innovators with game-changing ideas Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2017 Innovators from the healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors.
Young South African on starting his castor oil and biodiesel business Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2017 How Thabang Mabapa stumbled upon his business idea.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Daily, not monthly, insurance premiums a better deal for Kenya’s matatu operators Published by Kate Douglas on 30 May 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Four Africa-based property and construction companies to look out for Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2017 Dynamic, high-growth companies which have come to the attention of major global investors.
South African entrepreneur on lessons learnt from Silicon Valley and tough times Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2017 SweepSouth has just concluded a series A financing round and is looking to expand outside of South Africa.
In Tanzania, unemployed youths turn to agriculture Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 28 April 2017 The story of a Tanzanian journalist turned agripreneur.
Changing the way safe drinking water is bought and sold in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 April 2017 I-Drop Water is a for-profit social enterprise that designs, builds and installs drinking water purification and dispensing machines in grocery stores.
MyBucks founder on recovering from past failures and getting back in the financial services game Published by Kate Douglas on 4 April 2017 Dave van Niekerk talks about his internationally listed pan-African fintech business and what he learned from Blue Financial Services.
‘Failure only happens when you stop,’ and other business lessons from Rapelang Rabana Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2017 We talk to this internationally acclaimed entrepreneur and thought leader about her journey to the top.
Winging it: The man behind Nairobi’s first chicken wings only fast-food joint Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 April 2017 Paul Kihiko on the ups and downs of the restaurant business.
The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2017 Claire Reid’s school science project 15 years ago has evolved into an award-winning business.
Computer science student sees opportunity in South Africa’s water crisis Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2017 ‘I believe that in chaos there is opportunity,’ says Tshepo Nkopane.
How this entrepreneur took the plunge to start recruitment company focused on those with disabilities Published by Kate Douglas on 21 March 2017 It took 18 months in business before Ntsoaki Phali could send out her first invoice.