Retrenchment a blessing in disguise for ambitious entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 13 October 2016 From oil and gas to vending machines, mangoes and ICT.
[Podcast] The hustling mentality: How this couple started a craft-alcohol brand Published by Helen Sullivan on 6 October 2016 The founders of South Africa’s Sxollie cider talk apples, working with your spouse, and lawyer’s letters.
The Nairobi clothing store dressing its fourth generation of customers Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 What has changed – and what hasn’t – since it opened in the 1950s.
East Africa’s up-and-coming cosmetics companies Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 26 September 2016 There is a growing trend of local entrepreneurs, especially women, entering the industry.
Why a South African manufacturer of pelleting machines is turning heads Published by Kate Douglas on 23 September 2016 The founder of Agricon Pelleting recently won South Africa’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.
How this Nigerian started a food processing business with little capital Published by Kate Douglas on 21 September 2016 Kasope Ladipo-Ajai managed to get a food-flavourant company up and running with no industry experience and only her savings.
Boot manufacturer on surviving Zimbabwe’s rocky economy Published by Kate Douglas on 15 September 2016 Gale Rice shares how her manufacturing business kept going through one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in world history.
Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
American entrepreneur’s journey from finance to running an ICT company in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2016 ‘The guy who is going to make it is the one who sticks in there, who doesn’t take no for an answer, and who goes down the unbeaten trail.’
Kenya’s creative industry: Unlocking opportunity where others see risk Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 September 2016 The sector has the potential for significant growth, but lacks investment and a solid business foundation.
Malawian entrepreneur shuns city life for agriculture Published by Lameck Masina on 18 August 2016 Rose Chisowa is now making more than what she earned from her office job.
mSurvey wants to solve Africa’s data challenge. Here’s how Published by Kate Douglas on 16 August 2016 The technology provides a direct channel for organisations to gather insight into people – particularly in emerging markets.
Kenyan entrepreneur ventures into competitive processed meat industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 August 2016 Peter Njonjo’s business was inspired by backyard barbecues with his friends.