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.
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.
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.
Malawi: CEO highlights untapped business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2025 Malawi is a virgin country in terms of business, says CEO Victor Chambayika Mhango.
Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2025 Central Park Bees, the Tanzania-based owner of the Swahili Honey brand, has grown its revenues from $469,000 in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2023.
Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder of Africa Eats, has set out to build a holding company inspired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway – but with a distinct focus on Africa’s agricultural value chain.
Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2025 Tanzania-based East Africa Foods ranks among the strongest performers in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
How this company is tapping into Malawi’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 3 January 2025 Malawi-based Ziweto Enterprises is one of the top performing companies in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 December 2024 How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief, Jaco Maritz, picks his five favourite interviews from 2024.
Four South African entrepreneurs to watch Published by Staff Writer on 28 December 2024 From pet food and chilli sauces to clothing and plastic pipes, these four South African entrepreneurs interviewed by How we made it in Africa in 2024 are making their mark.
Three entrepreneurs tapping into Nigeria’s opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2024 From exporting Nigerian superfoods globally to innovating in the pharmacy sector, three entrepreneurs demonstrate how businesses are seizing Nigeria’s opportunities.
Agriculture: Three crops with big business potential in Nigeria and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2024 Businessman Timi Oke, CEO of AgroEknor, sees opportunities in fonio, sisal and cloves.
‘I was very scared, very nervous’: Zambian entrepreneur on starting a business Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2024 ‘It was a very, very risky thing that we did, honestly,’ recalls Zambian fintech entrepreneur Chilufya Mutale.
