Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2025 From producing instant noodles to exporting honey to the United States, these three entrepreneurs are building ventures in Zambia’s agribusiness and food sector.
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.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2025 Entrepreneurs across Africa are turning superfoods like fonio, moringa, baobab, hibiscus, and teff into thriving businesses, tapping into global demand while creating opportunities for local farmers.
Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 December 2024 How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief, Jaco Maritz, picks his five favourite interviews from 2024.
‘I was very scared, very nervous’: Zambian entrepreneur on starting a business Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2024 ‘It was a very, very risky thing that we did, honestly,’ recalls Zambian fintech entrepreneur Chilufya Mutale.
Zambia: A fintech success story that began at a market in Kitwe Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2024 The founders of eShandi strategically opened a small branch near the largest market in Kitwe.
Zambia: The entrepreneur who sold her house to build a fintech business Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 November 2024 Chilufya Mutale and her husband-turned-business-partner risked everything – their savings, their house, and their cars – to launch their venture.
Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur Published by Nelly Murungi on 27 September 2024 We speak with Miit Pandoliker, CEO of Luano Food Company, about his entry into the honey industry, the company’s growth opportunities, and the challenges of operating in the agribusiness sector.
Dealmaker’s Log: Five Zambian private equity deals over the past year Published by Staff Writer on 30 August 2024 We take a closer look at five Zambian private equity deals.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeing profits in Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2024 From a dried fruit snacks company in Nigeria to juice businesses in Zambia and Sierra Leone, these three entrepreneurs have capitalised on Africa’s abundant fruit resources.
Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
From Zambia to Nigeria: Cashing in on Africa’s agriculture opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2024 We highlight five entrepreneurs unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential.
Dutch investment firm sees opportunities in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 May 2024 XSML Capital, an investor in small- and medium-sized businesses in Africa, has expanded its activities to Zambia.
