Consumer Goods

Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials

Published by Bradford Keen on 15 April 2021

Having established four retail outlets in Kigali, shoe manufacturer UZURI K&Y is now eyeing other markets in Africa. It also sees opportunity to boost online sales.

How this South African started a craft beer brand made from local ingredients

Published by Adetunji Omotola on 3 April 2021

Founder of the Tolokazi beer and cider brand talks about building the company and trends in the local craft beer industry.

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021

Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.

Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers

Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021

J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.

How this entrepreneur started a Nigerian car brand

Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2021

Automotive brand Nord is hoping to wean Nigerians off their love for foreign-made cars by offering competitive pricing.

West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021

From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.

Why this private equity firm remains bullish on its investment in South Africa’s fashion industry

Published by Anina Visser on 23 February 2021

The global fashion industry has been hard hit by Covid-19. However, Bryan Turner, partner at SPEAR Capital, doesn’t regret investing in South African e-tailer RunwaySale.

How this surfer built the leading coffee brand in Namibia

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 February 2021

Entrepreneur Dennis de Wet gives a detailed account of how he founded and grew the Slowtown coffee brand.

How this company sells the produce of Ethiopian small-scale farmers to consumers in Europe

Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021

Perennial Foods Group is tapping into increasing global demand for sustainably-sourced food.

Unpacking retail and consumer goods trends in Ethiopia

Published by Standard Bank on 6 February 2021

Over the medium term, the outlook is positive for consumer spending, with household incomes rising considerably.

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2021

How Nike Majekodunmi built Nuts About Cakes into a bakery chain with more than 130 employees and eight retail outlets.

Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules

Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021

Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.

Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021

Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2021

The impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya

Published by Carien du Plessis on 12 January 2021

When US-born entrepreneur Jehiel Oliver moved to Kenya, he was struck by how expensive formula milk was.

Consumer Goods

Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials

How this South African started a craft beer brand made from local ingredients

Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects

Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers

How this entrepreneur started a Nigerian car brand

West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player

Why this private equity firm remains bullish on its investment in South Africa’s fashion industry

How this surfer built the leading coffee brand in Namibia

How this company sells the produce of Ethiopian small-scale farmers to consumers in Europe

Unpacking retail and consumer goods trends in Ethiopia

Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business

Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules

Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021

Profit-making idea: Manufacturing of affordable baby formula in Kenya

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

Nine business ideas to pursue in Africa: Poultry, cannabis, vocational training and more

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

From car rentals to hotels: Businessman seizes opportunities in Malawi

Egypt’s healthcare start-ups poised to meet surging demand

Six companies in Africa profiting from cassava’s commercial potential

Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials

Business of fashion: Malawian designer creates brand with a global customer base

Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences

Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product

Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria

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