The journey so far: Margaret Hirsch, co-founder, Hirsch’s Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 June 2019 ‘My advice to entrepreneurs is to never borrow a cent. Sell your skills, in the beginning, to get yourself money.’
Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019 The most admired brands on the continent.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
The journey so far: Feleg Tsegaye, founder, Deliver Addis Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 May 2019 ‘Hire people who see things differently than you [do] for the roles you’re weakest at.’
Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019 Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.
Turning a fresh water supply problem into a business: Lessons from two entrepreneurs in Kenya Published by Vince Matinde on 25 February 2019 The early challenges of not having fresh drinking water in their homes in Kenya gave way to an idea that would lead to the establishment of a water processing business.
Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities Published by Ben Leo on 13 February 2019 Consumer-focused companies in Africa typically limit their focus to a handful of national capitals or major cities.
Three imperatives for winning in Africa: An interview with Coca-Cola’s former president of Africa Published by Alexander Cummings and Acha Leke on 5 February 2019 Alexander Cummings discusses the continent’s potential and ways companies can establish a presence there by partnering for development and building local relevance.
A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018 ‘This journey is not for everyone.’
Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 December 2018 Talking business with Ladipo Lawani, founder of L&L Foods.
Africa’s ‘Coco Chanel’ wants to dazzle the globe Published by Helene Cilliers on 11 December 2018 Taking a closer look at the story of Adèle Dejak, founder of Kenya’s Adele Dejak Limited.
John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa Published by John O Keefe on 30 October 2018 Luxury is not solely the remit of the ultra-rich. With an increasingly upwardly mobile population, Africa presents immense opportunities for luxury brands, says Diageo executive.
