Zambia

The journey so far: James Lightfoot, co-founder, The Latitude Hotels Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 September 2019

‘Focus on profitability from the start, it does matter. In the tech age of apps and user numbers, people have lost sight of that.’

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 June 2019

‘You need to get used to putting out fires all the time. It’s a prerequisite entrepreneurial skill.’

Three business tips from the journey of Zambia’s instant noodle pioneer Monica Musonda

Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019

It was Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda’s experience as a lawyer at Dangote Group that inspired her to start Java Foods.

The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive

Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019

‘We learn the most from stepping out, trying and failing.’

From the dream of a cashless Africa to a constantly expanding startup: The Zoona story

Published by Mike Quinn on 16 July 2018

Like all venture capital-backed startups, Zoona has been through its fair share of ups and downs.

Andrew Lapping: Investing in Africa – does the value outweigh the risks?

Published by Andrew Lapping on 30 April 2018

Fund manager elaborates about opportunities in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Egypt.

Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand

Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2018

Taking a closer look at the story of Monica Musonda, founder of Zambia’s Java Foods.

Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in

Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2017

‘If you build it, they will come,’ says Mwiya Musokotwane, the 28-year-old CEO of Thebe Investment Management.

Latin American lessons for Africa

Published by Charles Robertson on 22 March 2017

We think Chile since the 1960s and Peru since the 1970s offer useful lessons for sub-Saharan African commodity exporters such as Zambia.

Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool

Published by Calestous Juma on 21 March 2017

Zambia’s government has just banned the imports of some farm produce as a way of promoting the growth of the agriculture sector.

Zambia: Ignoring golden rules of taxation can strangle your economy

Published by Alastair McCready on 29 November 2016

The Zambian government should stop moving the goal posts.

Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC

Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2016

Zambeef is a leading farm-to-shop supplier of meat, dairy, eggs, edible oils and flour. It operates the in-store butcheries for Shoprite, one of Africa’s top supermarket chains.

[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket

Published by Kate Douglas on 28 September 2016

Listen to our interview with Choppies’ CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu, on reaching critical mass in African markets and taking on Kenya’s local players.

Africa expansion: Massmart maintains an ‘optimistic but measured approach’

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016

Massmart, owned by Walmart, wants to open five new stores on the continent (outside of South Africa) over the next two years.

Zambia

The journey so far: James Lightfoot, co-founder, The Latitude Hotels Group

The journey so far: Gregory Chama, founder, City Drive Rent a Car

Three business tips from the journey of Zambia’s instant noodle pioneer Monica Musonda

The journey so far: Lukonga Lindunda, executive director, BongoHive

From the dream of a cashless Africa to a constantly expanding startup: The Zoona story

Andrew Lapping: Investing in Africa – does the value outweigh the risks?

Business lessons from the entrepreneur behind Zambian noodle brand

Zambian CEO on his new satellite town, and which sectors not to invest in

Latin American lessons for Africa

Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool

Zambia: Ignoring golden rules of taxation can strangle your economy

Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC

[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket

Africa expansion: Massmart maintains an ‘optimistic but measured approach’

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Equity investment in SMEs: An interview with two African fund managers

Time to stop giving South Africa the benefit of the doubt?

Let’s not exaggerate Africa’s free trade credentials

Profit-making idea: Efficient, affordable and well-stocked hardware store chain in Kenya

World Food Day is nothing to celebrate for Africa

Q&A: Djembe Consultants CEO on how he put together a new kind of African communications consultancy

African governments are too complacent about debt

Investment trip to Ghana: A lot has improved but the cost has been high

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