Articles

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing

Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2025

Founded in 2018 as a single clinic with just one employee – its founder, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane – Botswana-based Kalafhi Medical Center has since grown into a diversified healthcare business.

Dealmaker’s Log: Five notable Southern Africa private equity and venture capital exits

Published by Staff Writer on 7 March 2025

We highlight five Southern Africa private equity and venture capital exits over the past 12 months, as featured in our sister publication, Africa Private Equity News’ January 2025 Dealmaker’s Log – a database of reported investment deals, exits, and fundraising closes. Subscribe to this service here 1. Old Mutual Private Equity exits Holdsport to UK-based […]

Building an African meat empire from Rwanda

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2025

From losing his home to listing his business on the stock exchange, Herve Tuyishime’s journey reflects the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity

Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2025

One entrepreneur capitalising on Nigeria’s cocoa potential is John Alamu, founder of Johnvents Group, an agribusiness and manufacturing firm.

Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025

Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2025

Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector presents several promising opportunities. Here are seven ideas worth considering.

‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur

Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2025

Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms, shares the challenges of building an agribusiness venture in Uganda and why patience is key to success.

R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low

Published by Staff Writer on 21 February 2025

A South African coffee chain launched with a 10 rand (about $0.50) pricing model to drive daily customer retention.

South Africa: 10 rand (50 US cents) coffee idea grows to 65 stores

Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2025

Xpresso Café is a takeaway coffee chain that started with a simple idea: every item on the menu cost just 10 South African rand.

How the USAID funding freeze disrupted this Ugandan business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 February 2025

Ugandan businessman Teddy Ruge is among those affected by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze many activities of USAID.

Building an agribusiness venture in Africa: The tough road to success

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2025

Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, discusses the realities of building a successful agribusiness venture in Uganda.

Dealmaker’s Log: Five African private equity and venture capital moves in January 2025

Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 February 2025

We highlight five African private equity and venture capital transactions in the month of January 2025.

South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2025

Keanu Ferreira launched Ferreira Fresh, a South African fruit and vegetable supplier, in 2016 from the back of a hotel kitchen in Johannesburg.

From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods

Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2025

Entrepreneurs across Africa are turning superfoods like fonio, moringa, baobab, hibiscus, and teff into thriving businesses, tapping into global demand while creating opportunities for local farmers.

Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity?

Published by Staff Writer on 22 January 2025

Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years.

Articles

Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing

Dealmaker’s Log: Five notable Southern Africa private equity and venture capital exits

Building an African meat empire from Rwanda

Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity

Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025

‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur

R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low

South Africa: 10 rand (50 US cents) coffee idea grows to 65 stores

How the USAID funding freeze disrupted this Ugandan business

Building an agribusiness venture in Africa: The tough road to success

Dealmaker’s Log: Five African private equity and venture capital moves in January 2025

South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business

From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods

Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity?

Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture

The entrepreneur exporting Tanzania’s agricultural products to Europe

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

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