Ghana: Profiting from local rice production Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 14 May 2025 Young entrepreneurs in Ghana are building businesses around local rice production.
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.
Three entrepreneurs tapping into Ghana’s farming potential Published by Staff Writer on 15 October 2024 By cultivating rice, processing shea nuts, and drying fruit, these three entrepreneurs are tapping into Ghana’s agricultural potential.
The problem with farming as a side hustle in Ghana Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2024 Ghanaian entrepreneur attributes his previous farming failures to his lack of day-to-day involvement, or what he calls absentee farming.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2024 Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company that produces the Nana’s Rice brand.
Ghana: How a LinkedIn post launched this CEO’s coconut export business Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2024 Michael Annan-Forson’s journey from a modest kitchen operation to an export business began with a simple LinkedIn post.
Entrepreneurs exporting Ghana’s agricultural produce to Europe and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 7 August 2024 Three Ghanaian entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the country’s agricultural potential by exporting commodities, such as shea butter and palm oil, to international markets.
There’s global demand for Ghana’s shea nuts: This CEO saw an opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2024 Entrepreneur Dora Torwiseh has tapped into the growing demand for shea butter, which is used a variety of food and personal care products.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots opportunity for electric bikes Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 8 July 2024 Wahu is a Ghanaian e-mobility startup which designs, manufactures, and sells electric bicycles (eBikes).
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 16 May 2024 A closer look at the journey of Ghana-based food processing entrepreneur Charity Adupong, founder and CEO of Meannan Foods.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds clothing business one stitch at a time Published by Stanford Seed on 19 April 2024 Linda Ampah’s company manufactures school uniforms and makes garments for US brands like Anthropologie and Brooklyn Industries.
Ghana: Entrepreneur seeks to boost agribusiness sector with technology Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 24 January 2024 Sesi Technologies, an agricultural technology firm, focuses on creating cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for farmers.
From Nigeria to Ghana: Cashing in on the booming baby food market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 October 2023 We highlight five West African entrepreneurs who have built baby food businesses.
A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 September 2023 The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa.
