Consumer Goods

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.

Due Diligence: Alta Semper identifies untapped formal retail potential in Nigeria and Ethiopia

Published by Michael Avery on 3 August 2018

‘Nigeria and Ethiopia are Africa’s most populous nations and have two of the lowest penetrations of formal retail in Africa,’ says Alta Semper CEO Afsane Jetha.

The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018

‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’

Profit-making idea: Cultivating Africa’s agro-industry for the future

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 July 2018

‘The continent is wealthy, but Africa keeps importing foreign goods.’

Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

Published by World Economic Forum on 10 July 2018

When Francis Romano imported his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, into Kenya in 2016, it was held up at the port because customs officials had never seen one before.