Lesotho gains global attention after Trump’s remark Published by Seth Onyango on 12 March 2025 Donald Trump’s recent quip about Lesotho as a nation “nobody has ever heard of” has inadvertently catapulted the small African kingdom into the global limelight.
Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2025 Founded in 2018 as a single clinic with just one employee – its founder, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane – Botswana-based Kalafhi Medical Center has since grown into a diversified healthcare business.
Building an African meat empire from Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2025 From losing his home to listing his business on the stock exchange, Herve Tuyishime’s journey reflects the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2025 One entrepreneur capitalising on Nigeria’s cocoa potential is John Alamu, founder of Johnvents Group, an agribusiness and manufacturing firm.
Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025 Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2025 Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector presents several promising opportunities. Here are seven ideas worth considering.
‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms, shares the challenges of building an agribusiness venture in Uganda and why patience is key to success.
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.
How the USAID funding freeze disrupted this Ugandan business Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 February 2025 Ugandan businessman Teddy Ruge is among those affected by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze many activities of USAID.
Building an agribusiness venture in Africa: The tough road to success Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, discusses the realities of building a successful agribusiness venture in Uganda.
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.
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.
Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity? Published by Staff Writer on 22 January 2025 Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years.
Malawi: CEO highlights untapped business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2025 Malawi is a virgin country in terms of business, says CEO Victor Chambayika Mhango.
