An African food empire in the UK, with Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande Published by Terser Adamu on 6 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande, who is the co-founder of Samis Online African Foods, a UK-based store specialising in African groceries.
Entrepreneur builds international food trading business from Tunisia Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 September 2023 “I’ve always been inspired by trading, by buying and selling,” says Mohamed Salah Skhiri, whose company exports products such as dates, olive oil, and artichokes.
Ghana: Spotting a gap in the banking industry with Tarek Mouganie Published by Terser Adamu on 3 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Tarek Mouganie, the founder of Affinity, a digitally-driven financial institution that provides banking products to the underserved and unbanked in Ghana.
After UK success, Nigerian snack foods company returns to its roots Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 September 2023 Former Dragon’s Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she’s targeting the streets of Lagos.
DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023 There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Exporting Made-in-Africa products to 15 countries: CEO reveals her strategies Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2023 We speak to Claudia Castellanos, co-founder and CEO of chilli sauce maker Black Mamba, about the strategies she has employed to expand the company’s export markets.
The NFL’s playbook for Africa Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2023 Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl champion, explains the NFL’s strategy for the continent.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur built a private schools business Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2023 Private education is big business in Kenya. We speak to the founder of St. Bakhita School about how she started and grew the company.
Making borders matter less: How MFS Africa created a digital payment network Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 26 August 2023 The story of how MFS Africa built a digital payment network that connects African countries to each and to the world.
Building Africa’s creative industries with Yemisi Mokuolu Published by Terser Adamu on 23 August 2023 In Episode #84 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Yemisi Mokuolu, an independent producer and creative industries business consultant.
M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 August 2023 As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.
Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2023 From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.
Senegal: Embracing traditional building methods in modern construction Published by Maria Knodt on 18 August 2023 Senegalese company DNA is reintroducing the ancient construction method of rammed earth – compacted raw earth bricks.
From Eswatini to Europe: Chilli sauce company finds global traction Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2023 Black Mamba is capitalising on global spicy food trends, exporting to 15 countries, notably the UK, Norway, and Germany.
