How this company is changing the game for rural logistics in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney and Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2024 OX Delivers utilises purpose-built electric trucks to transport goods across rural Rwanda.
Rwanda’s shift to electric motorcycles brings more than just climate benefits Published by Caitriona Palmer on 15 May 2024 Ampersand, a fast-growing electric motorbike company in Kigali, is allowing motorbike taxi drivers to save money and cut emissions.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in clothing industry Published by Patrick Nzabonimpa on 13 May 2024 Chantal Murebwa grew New Kigali Designers and Outfitters from a small venture with just two tailors and one sewing machine, into a thriving fashion company.
Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2023 In Rwanda, emerging opportunities span from real estate and green ventures to luxury markets, Kigali’s startup ecosystem, and lakeside investments.
Rwanda: Positioning a country through sports and beyond Published by Ibrahim Sagna on 30 September 2023 Rwanda has invested heavily in state-of-the-art sports facilities, such as the Kigali BK Arena, which has attracted major international sporting events and renowned entertainers.
Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023 Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
The rise of electric motorcycles in Africa: Interview with Spiro CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 June 2023 Spiro is an emerging player in the electric motorcycle industry, with a presence in Benin, Togo, Rwanda and Uganda.
Using innovation to improve grain quality in Rwanda Published by Daphna Berman on 13 April 2023 Rwandan startups AflaKiosk and AflaSight tackle the pervasive issue of aflatoxin in local grains.
A unique business model to sell chicken in Ethiopia, Rwanda and beyond Published by James Torvaney on 11 October 2022 Flow Equity is a multi-country poultry business targeting rural households. Chris Issac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, unpacks the company’s business model.
East Africa: Turning a gap in the market into a growing healthcare chain Published by Priya Sippy on 2 September 2022 How Nikhil Pereira-Kamath, founder of Africa Healthcare Network, built a chain of 30 dialysis centres to treat people with kidney disease.
Profit-making idea: Refrigerated trucks in Rwanda Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2022 Rwanda has a shortage of commercial refrigerated vehicles, presenting a potential business opportunity for entrepreneurs.
Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2022 CEO of Rwanda-based food distribution company shares his experiences and highlights growth opportunities in the region.
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.
