‘Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted,’ says Zimbabwean businessman Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2025 “We need to go to war regardless of how rough the terrain is,” says Lesly Marange, founder and chief executive of Glytime Foods.
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.
Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2024 Earlier this year, the IFC published a report highlighting several business opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector.
Zimbabwe: The entrepreneur unlocking baobab’s commercial potential Published by Sanja Gohre on 22 August 2024 Zimbabwe-based entrepreneur Gus Le Breton, co-founder of baobab powder producer B’Ayoba, discusses the fruit’s commercial potential.
Nigerian tycoon eyes lithium project in Zimbabwe Published by Seth Onyango on 5 June 2024 Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025.
Zimbabwean entrepreneurs see potential in food industry Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2024 Zimbabwean entrepreneurs Lesly Marange and Nobukhosi Ndlovu have identified opportunities in the country’s food sector.
From Nigeria to Zimbabwe: 8 agribusiness opportunities in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 May 2024 We highlight eight promising opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector, from tapping into the growing global demand for baobab powder, to exporting made-in-Nigeria food products to America.
Zimbabwe could cash in on growing interest in baobab powder Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2024 Baobab powder, extracted from the fruit of the baobab tree, contains nearly four times the vitamin C found in oranges.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur seizes opportunity in leather industry Published by Mike Saburi on 6 March 2024 Talking business with the founder of Zimbabwean leather goods company Rukanda Pride.
Zimbabwe: Lockdown entrepreneur finds traction with craft cider Published by Enos Denhere on 3 November 2023 Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe’s Nyanga Craft Cider.
Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023 Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur braves multiple obstacles to build food company Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2023 How Lesly Marange, founder of Zimbabwe-based Glytime Foods, started and grew a food company amid numerous economic and operational challenges.
Agribusiness in Zimbabwe: Entrepreneurs capitalising on opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2023 From producing peanut butter to exporting products made from the baobab fruit, these six businesses are embracing the potential of Zimbabwe’s agribusiness and food industry.
A Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s journey into the waste management industry Published by Virginia Zifesho on 28 July 2023 Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s waste management outfit fills the gap left by inadequate municipal services.
