Cassava gets new use in Zambia: hand sanitiser Published by Danstan Kaunda on 4 May 2020 Farmers growing drought-hardy cassava are reaping a windfall as it is turned into sanitiser.
Lelemba Phiri: The investor who backs Africa’s women entrepreneurs Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 March 2020 Lelemba Phiri credits her frequent leaps of faith as some of the best business decisions she has ever made.
Kelvin Chungu: ‘Zambia’s potential in the coming years is significantly understated’ Published by Kelvin Chungu on 9 December 2019 Kelvin Chungu, managing partner at audit firm Nolands, Zambia, discusses the country’s opportunities and challenges.
The journey so far: Brad Magrath, co-founder, Zoona Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 October 2019 ‘No one performs at their best when you are exhausted and under pressure for long periods … find time to look after your whole self, not just your business.’
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.
