Private rail in South Africa: ‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 May 2026 Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company, discusses building a private rail business on the continent.
‘New Week, We Try Again’: The mantra driving a South African township delivery service Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”.
How a Botswana entrepreneur found opportunity in Zambia and DRC’s mining sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2025 Calisto Radithipa has built Kemcore into a key supplier to Zambia and DRC’s copper and cobalt mines.
Entrepreneur sees profits in South Africa’s townships Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 July 2025 Godiragetse Mogajane spotted an opportunity for delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.
South African entrepreneur unlocks township market for big business Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2025 Entrepreneur Godiragetse Mogajane saw an opportunity to offer delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.
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.
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.
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.
South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2025 Keanu Ferreira launched Ferreira Fresh, a South African fruit and vegetable supplier, in 2016 from the back of a hotel kitchen in Johannesburg.
Four South African entrepreneurs to watch Published by Staff Writer on 28 December 2024 From pet food and chilli sauces to clothing and plastic pipes, these four South African entrepreneurs interviewed by How we made it in Africa in 2024 are making their mark.
Small or big business, the problems are similar, says South African CEO Published by Staff Writer on 29 October 2024 ‘The problems [for] a small business are very much like the problems for a big business. So you’d rather try and build a big business.’
Three South African factory bosses to watch Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 October 2024 These three South African entrepreneurs have navigated the complexities of manufacturing to build thriving ventures, with their products ranging from high-end coolers and industrial piping to innovative pet treats.
Cape Town and Lagos among Africa’s ultra-rich hotspots Published by Seth Onyango on 24 September 2024 Cairo, Cape Town and Lagos are some of the world’s ultra-rich hotspots cities to watch, according to the Centi-Millionaire Report from Henley & Partners.
