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.
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.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies Published by Velma Pamela on 9 January 2025 Kenyan entrepreneur Francis Thoya turned local resources into a fish cookie business, overcoming challenges and building a sustainable venture.
Building a food delivery business in Nigeria: An entrepreneur’s journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2024 “Entrepreneurship is never really a straight line, right?” says Henry Nneji, co-founder and CEO of FoodCourt.
Entrepreneur turns Nigerian superfood into a global export business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2024 Timi Oke is the co-founder and CEO of AgroEknor, a company exporting dried hibiscus flowers grown in Nigeria to global markets.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2024 Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company that produces the Nana’s Rice brand.
Uganda: Entrepreneur turns banana fibres into hair extensions Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 August 2024 Juliet Tumusiime is the founder of Cheveux Organique, a Uganda-based manufacturer of eco-friendly hair extensions made from banana fibres, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic options.
The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2024 Investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur Yonas Alemu is the founder of Lovegrass, a food company making products from the Ethiopian super grain teff.
South African CEO competing in multi-billion dollar pet food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2024 The global pet food industry is estimated to be worth over $125 billion. Tapping into this vast opportunity is South African-born Nhlanhla Dlamini, the founder and CEO of Maneli Pets.
How Nigeria’s Bature Brewery tapped into crowdfunding Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 Strategies for a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
Entrepreneur creates fashion brand in Cameroon Published by Patrick Nelle on 31 May 2024 The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 16 May 2024 A closer look at the journey of Ghana-based food processing entrepreneur Charity Adupong, founder and CEO of Meannan Foods.
