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.