A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.
From car rentals to hotels: Businessman seizes opportunities in Malawi Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 April 2021 Entrepreneur Mike Mlombwa explains how he started a car hire business in Malawi and why he is now eyeing the hospitality industry.
Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 April 2021 Cassava, a root crop that looks like a large sweet potato, is one of the most widely grown agricultural commodities in Africa. Here are six businesses taking advantage of cassava’s profit-making potential.
Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials Published by Bradford Keen on 15 April 2021 Having established four retail outlets in Kigali, shoe manufacturer UZURI K&Y is now eyeing other markets in Africa. It also sees opportunity to boost online sales.
Business of fashion: Malawian designer creates brand with a global customer base Published by James Torvaney on 14 April 2021 Lilly Alfonso, founder of the eponymous Malawi-based fashion label, explains how she built her business.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product Published by Kageni Muse on 13 April 2021 Pierre Damien Mbatezimana’s company developed a packaged dried cassava leaves product, which drastically reduces the cooking time of this Central and West African delicacy.
Nigerian businessman explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the furniture industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 April 2021 In the early 2000s, Kolade Ajani started making furniture in the city of Abuja, which experienced rapid growth at the time.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021 Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.
Supplying Nestlé with cassava products: How this Nigerian entrepreneur built her agri-processing business Published by David I. Adeleke on 19 March 2021 Yemisi Iranloye established a cassava processing company that turns over $12 million annually.
Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021 J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.
Nigeria: Mechanical engineer capitalises on the opportunity to industrialise agriculture Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 March 2021 How Kola Adeniji built a business involved in everything from manufacturing agri-processing equipment to farming and food production.
How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
13 companies tapping into the health and wellness trend in Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2021 As consumers worldwide adopt healthier lifestyles, demand for health and wellness foods is booming. Here are 13 companies taking advantage of this trend.