Nigeria and South Africa account for half of Africa’s 22 billionaires Published by Bonface Orucho on 31 March 2025 Africa’s billionaire class is witnessing a surge, with collective wealth soaring to $105 billion, up from $82.4 billion last year.
What it’s like working for Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2025 What’s it like working for Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, with an estimated wealth of over $23 billion?
Zambia: How this entrepreneur built an instant noodles business Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2025 Monica Musonda applied lessons from Aliko Dangote to launch a homegrown instant noodles company in Zambia.
Botswana – a medical tourism hub? Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 March 2025 Botswana has the potential to establish itself as a regional hub for medical tourism.
Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2025 Approximately half of all apples marketed by South African fruit company Tru-Cape are sold within the continent.
Nigeria: Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in agribusiness Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2025 In Nigeria’s evolving agri-processing sector, entrepreneurs are building businesses that not only serve local demand but also tap into export markets.
Lesotho gains global attention after Trump’s remark Published by Seth Onyango on 12 March 2025 Donald Trump’s recent quip about Lesotho as a nation “nobody has ever heard of” has inadvertently catapulted the small African kingdom into the global limelight.
Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2025 Founded in 2018 as a single clinic with just one employee – its founder, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane – Botswana-based Kalafhi Medical Center has since grown into a diversified healthcare business.
Building an African meat empire from Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2025 From losing his home to listing his business on the stock exchange, Herve Tuyishime’s journey reflects the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2025 One entrepreneur capitalising on Nigeria’s cocoa potential is John Alamu, founder of Johnvents Group, an agribusiness and manufacturing firm.
Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025 Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2025 Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector presents several promising opportunities. Here are seven ideas worth considering.
‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms, shares the challenges of building an agribusiness venture in Uganda and why patience is key to success.
R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low Published by Staff Writer on 21 February 2025 A South African coffee chain launched with a 10 rand (about $0.50) pricing model to drive daily customer retention.
South Africa: 10 rand (50 US cents) coffee idea grows to 65 stores Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2025 Xpresso Café is a takeaway coffee chain that started with a simple idea: every item on the menu cost just 10 South African rand.
