How Kenya’s Wandia Gichuru has tackled the business of fashion Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 May 2020 “I don’t come from a fashion background, so I tend to approach things purely from a business perspective,” says Wandia Gichuru.
Investment firm Accion explains why it backed Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture Published by Ashley Lewis on 25 May 2020 Impact investment firm Accion recently announced a follow-on investment in Nairobi-based Apollo Agriculture, a platform that helps farmers maximise their profits.
A Nigerian toy empire built from the ground up Published by Dianna Games on 21 May 2020 How Paul Orajiaka’s ‘side hustle’ became a thriving business.
Kenya’s herb farmers crushed by virus blow to exports Published by Caroline Wambui on 19 May 2020 Despite heavy rains bringing a good harvest, producers have seen orders dive because of Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe and North America.
Sailing uncharted waters in Nigeria: The journey of VerifyMe’s Esigie Aguele Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2020 How we made it in Africa takes a closer look at the story of Esigie Aguele, co-founder and CEO at VerifyMe, a Nigerian identity verification company.
Interview: Why AgVentures is betting on agrifood tech in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2020 We speak to Gerhard Visagie, co-founder of AgVentures, to find out more about the firm’s investment strategy and the opportunities he sees in the agri-tech industry.
Selling clothes amid Covid-19: Kenya’s Wandia Gichuru shares her experiences Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2020 Founder of Vivo explains how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted her business.
Spotting opportunities in Ethiopia: The story of serial entrepreneur Addis Alemayehou Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2020 Addis Alemayehou has built up a sizeable portfolio of business interests in Ethiopia and beyond. Here’s how he did it.
Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020 Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Put your money in the basic necessities of life, says health-tech entrepreneur Adegoke Olubusi Published by Jeanette Clark on 11 May 2020 In an uncertain world, where do you look for opportunities for investment?
Never buy into hockey-stick growth projections in Africa, says TLG Capital CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2020 Zain Latif reveals what he has learnt about investing in Africa and how he is approaching the Covid-19 crisis.
Nigerian health-tech entrepreneur believes the sector’s untapped potential is ‘incredible’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 6 May 2020 Adegoke Olubusi is currently sacrificing the luxury of sleep because the company can’t stay ahead of the demand for its products.
A mix between serviced apartments and a hotel: Nigerian talks about his hospitality business Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 May 2020 “You have the best of hotels and the best of apartments merged into one,” explains Nigerian entrepreneur Olajide Abiola.
The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020 When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.
