Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2026 Richard Okello, co-founder of Sango Capital, highlights the markets where he sees the strongest investment potential.
Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2026 “Our membership base is basically 1% of 1% of the population of Nigeria. It’s literally nothing. We’re still just scratching the surface.”
Sell first, produce later Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2026 A Tanzanian agribusiness entrepreneur’s business advice.
‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 23 April 2026 The grass isn’t always greener elsewhere.
‘New Week, We Try Again’: The mantra driving a South African township delivery service Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”.
How these Kenyan entrepreneurs achieved financial freedom by their forties Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2026 Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard and Emily Mcharo spent years living far below their means. There were no holidays, no weekend road trips, and no bikes for their children.
The challenge of building an African consumer brand abroad Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2025 Why African entrepreneurs should think twice before launching in markets like the US and Europe.
From avocados to apples: Entrepreneurs building agribusiness ventures in Tanzania Published by Staff Writer on 26 August 2025 Avocados and apples are the focus of two ventures that show the range of farming opportunities in Tanzania.
Why a private equity firm is betting on Nigerian-made safety boots Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2025 Earlier this year, Lagos-based private equity firm Aruwa Capital Management invested in Yikodeen, a Nigerian manufacturer of safety boots for workers in the oil and gas, construction, power and manufacturing sectors.
‘Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted,’ says Zimbabwean businessman Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2025 “We need to go to war regardless of how rough the terrain is,” says Lesly Marange, founder and chief executive of Glytime Foods.
Entrepreneur sees profits in South Africa’s townships Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 July 2025 Godiragetse Mogajane spotted an opportunity for delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.
Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture Published by Staff Writer on 1 July 2025 Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural value chain, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products.
Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business Published by Staff Writer on 13 June 2025 Charles Antwi-Boahen shares some of the key business lessons he has learned over the past decade.
DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2025 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of Africa’s largest and most populous nations, offers untapped export opportunities to firms in neighbouring countries.
