Consumer Goods

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.

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 30 October 2018

‘Something big is happening around us and I believe the African continent represents a huge opportunity.’

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products

Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two different takes from young entrepreneurs on building a business based on organic products.

Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands

Published by Ray Mwareya on 3 September 2018

A 30-year-old sets up ‘Walls of Benin’ to export finished high quality garments from Africa to Europe.

Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 20 August 2018

Hellen Dausen launched Nuya’s Essence in 2013 in the backyard of her parents’ home with personal savings and an investment from her parents.

Tanzanian entrepreneur builds cleaning detergent business from a side hustle

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 6 August 2018

Talking business with Vida Nasari, founder of Kazymate Company Limited – house of the Viax brand in Tanzania.

China’s ‘Little Africa’ losing its allure

Published by Franck Kuwonu on 4 August 2018

A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers.

Consumer Goods

Turning a fresh water supply problem into a business: Lessons from two entrepreneurs in Kenya

Ben Leo: The fast-growing consumer potential of Africa’s secondary cities

Three imperatives for winning in Africa: An interview with Coca-Cola’s former president of Africa

A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit

The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s

Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria

Africa’s ‘Coco Chanel’ wants to dazzle the globe

John O’ Keefe: The rise and rise of luxury spirits in Africa

Meet the Boss: Steven Isaacson, CEO, Kevro Holdings

Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products

Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands

Nuya’s Essence: Tanzanian beauty queen finds her business groove with natural skincare products

Tanzanian entrepreneur builds cleaning detergent business from a side hustle

China’s ‘Little Africa’ losing its allure

A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

Five successful African food entrepreneurs who are hungry for more

Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria

Turning a fresh water supply problem into a business: Lessons from two entrepreneurs in Kenya

Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa

Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power

On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks

Nigeria’s opportunity to enhance the Continental Free Trade Area

Rethinking the African business opportunity

PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050

Three business tips from the journey of Zambia’s instant noodle pioneer Monica Musonda

Profit-making idea: Corporate-backed education

Building a business empire one idea at a time: Akinwande Durojaye on his success

Startup snapshot: Innovative solution to reuse greywater

The world at its best: Companies need to step up to effect positive change

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