How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021 Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.
How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021 First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.
From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Private care facilities for the elderly in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 February 2021 “Many parents in Ghana are alone in their old age,” says entrepreneur Leticia Osafo-Addo. “And there are very few formal care facilities for the aged.”
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021 Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.
Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2021 DecoKraft is a Ghanaian company that produces handmade chocolates under the Kabi Chocolates brand.
City on the move: Kumasi, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 January 2021 “Kumasi has become a hub for agriculture and for business,” says entrepreneur Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2021 There is an opportunity to find a formulation for a high-quality but more affordable poultry feed.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 January 2021 The story of how Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah created an organic fertiliser company that supplies farmers in West Africa.
Profit-making idea: Providing grain storage space for Ghana’s maize farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 January 2021 Warehousing with appropriate technology and processes in place would solve a problem for farmers and provide a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Entrepreneur explains the ups and downs of building a seed company in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 January 2021 Ben Kemetse is the co-founder of M&B Seeds and Agricultural Services, a company which produces quality seed for small-scale farmers in Ghana.