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.
Africa’s tourism sector bouncing back Published by Conrad Onyango on 19 April 2022 With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Africa’s tourism sector has started showing signs of a recovery as international arrivals begin to grow.
Exporting chillies from Rwanda: How this entrepreneur built her business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 April 2022 Founder of Afri Foods explains how she started and grew a company that exports crops such as chilli, avocado, eggplant and passion fruit to Europe and Dubai.
New railway connecting northern Nigeria with Niger expected to boost trade Published by Patrick Nelle on 14 April 2022 Nigeria is in the process of linking its northern states with Niger, with a 284-kilometre railway running from Kano in Nigeria, to Maradi in Niger.
Nigeria: Start-up connects investors with SMEs that need funding Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 13 April 2022 Nigerian entrepreneur spots an opportunity to connect investors with borrowers.
Ugandan chocolate company taps into growing regional demand with cheaper pricing Published by Tom Collins on 11 April 2022 Talking opportunities in the chocolate industry with Stephen Sembuya Magulu, CEO of the Uganda-based African Chocolate Company.
