Checkpoint ‘taxes’ make South Sudan one of the most expensive places to move goods Published by Peer Schouten and Ken Matthysen on 11 January 2022 Barges transporting goods can end up paying up to US$10,000 in taxes for one trip.
Nigerian businesswoman taps into health trend with organic spices Published by Dorcas S Bello on 7 January 2022 Talking business with Nigerian food entrepreneur.
Ghana: The story of a coconut company that exports throughout the world Published by Tom Collins on 4 January 2022 Entrepreneur Michael Annan-Forson explains how he built a coconut products business that outcompetes rivals in Asia.
Starting a tomato products business in Nigeria – entrepreneur’s journey so far Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 January 2022 Co-founder of NaFarm Foods talks about establishing a tomato processing business and the company’s innovative distribution strategy.
African SACCOs tap fintech to spur growth Published by Seth Onyango on 29 December 2021 From table banking to credit unions, the savings and credit cooperative organisation (SACCO) sector in Africa is fast digitising to bring financial inclusion to the last mile.
Nigeria: How this entrepreneur set up a dried catfish business Published by James Torvaney on 28 December 2021 Femi Eniola explains why he chose to pursue catfish processing and what it takes to succeed in the industry.
Made-in-Ghana chocolate company exporting to Europe Published by Tom Collins on 24 December 2021 CEO of Fairafric explains how he established a chocolate company in Ghana.
Zambian soya bean trader expands business by manufacturing edible oil Published by Tom Collins on 22 December 2021 Kalomo Grain Marketing founder talks about how she built the business and export opportunities to the DRC.
Rwanda: Export of chilli products to the EU and China holds strong potential Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2021 The production of fresh and processed chilli in Rwanda has the potential to capture significant demand for these products in markets such as the European Union and China.
Fish sausages: Ugandan CEO taps into demand for fish products Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 December 2021 Lovin Kobusingye, founder of Kati Farms, started the company with an innovative product that became very popular: fish sausages.
Business in Nigeria – forex hurdles, selling consumer goods and how the country has changed Published by Betsy G Henderson on 16 December 2021 Investment advisor discusses Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges, succeeding in the consumer goods industry, and how the country has changed since she first arrived in 2006.
Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 December 2021 Allan Mbale’s company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.
Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his experiences in the dried fruit industry Published by James Torvaney on 9 December 2021 Co-founder of Pure and Just Food talks about the founding of the business, industry challenges, and why the real money is in white-labelled products.
Senegal: Entrepreneur commercialises milk from semi-nomadic herders Published by Will McBain on 8 December 2021 Herders in northern Senegal had no market for the milk they produced and threw much of it away. Bagoré Bathily spotted a business opportunity.
