Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 May 2022 Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods, started her business before the internet was a thing. She landed her first export client by writing letters and sending faxes.
Ghana: Majority of Accra’s planned hotel developments on hold Published by Staff Writer on 16 May 2022 Only 14% of the pipeline projects are actively under construction as many have been stalled due to the impact of the pandemic and currency depreciation.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into international demand for local food products Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 May 2022 How Fafali Azaglo built her business and entered the export market.
Kenyan brewer overcomes red tape to launch craft beer brand Published by Shoshana Kedem on 10 May 2022 How entrepreneur Eoin Flinn and his co-founders at 254 Brewing launched a range of craft beers in the Kenyan market.
Higher prices, demand revs up copper mining activities in Zambia and DRC Published by Conrad Onyango on 6 May 2022 One of the industry’s most influential players has called the moment an “inflection point” for the metal.
Nigerian CEO unpacks Africa’s booming buy-now, pay-later industry Published by James Torvaney on 5 May 2022 We speak to Fehintolu Olaogun, CEO of Nigeria-based CredPal, to learn more about the buy-now, pay-later industry in Africa.
Ghana in the spotlight in global drive to decarbonise cement Published by Conrad Onyango on 3 May 2022 An innovative clay “calcination” project in Ghana highlights a global effort to green the production of cement.
By uncovering the story behind their products, these African companies are boosting sales Published by James Torvaney on 1 May 2022 Some African food companies feature QR codes on their packaging, which when scanned with a smartphone reveals information about the product’s origin.
Africa turns to e-visas to prop up tourism, attract skilled workers Published by Conrad Onyango on 28 April 2022 Close to half of all countries in Africa have activated online processing of visas.
Selling lemonade in Nigeria through an innovative distribution strategy Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2022 Seyi Abolaji, founder of Wilson’s Lemonade, talks about overcoming distribution challenges and the marketing strategies that worked to build the brand.
Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving up wheat prices: this could fuel instability in Sudan Published by The Conversation on 26 April 2022 Wheat and bread play a central role for food security and political stability in Sudan.
Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 22 April 2022 Entrepreneur reimagines what it means to grab and enjoy a cup of coffee on the go in Harare.
Tanzania: This entrepreneur turned sweet potatoes into a growing food brand Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 22 April 2022 The founder of Sanavita explains how she spotted a gap in the market for nutritious foods in Tanzania.
Cameroonian fintech entrepreneurs finding traction with savings app Published by Patrick Nelle on 21 April 2022 Two young Cameroonians have converted their interest in financial literacy and technology into an app.