Kenya: How this clothing factory shifted strategy during the pandemic Published by Amir Paivar and Ken Oloo on 2 March 2022 Hela Clothing, one of the largest apparel manufacturers in Kenya, turned a crisis into an opportunity.
E-commerce in Senegal: Harvard-graduate spots gap for grocery deliveries Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 24 February 2022 Edward de Fouchier, founder of Club Tiossane, talks about how he built an e-commerce business in Senegal.
After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 February 2022 Tumi Phake built a successful business that sets up and manages in-house health clubs at the offices of large companies. Then Covid-19 hit.
Company bets on surging demand for West African ancient grain fonio in US market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 February 2022 US-based African-food company Yolélé is tapping into rising demand for fonio.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
Eight entrepreneurs who’ve spotted opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2022 From exporting dried fruit to Europe to producing juices for the domestic market, these businesspeople are taking advantage of gaps in Africa’s fruit industry.
Business in Nigeria – forex hurdles, selling consumer goods and how the country has changed Published by Betsy G Henderson on 16 December 2021 Investment advisor discusses Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges, succeeding in the consumer goods industry, and how the country has changed since she first arrived in 2006.
Nigerian baby food company aims to build global brand using local ingredients Published by Tom Collins on 21 November 2021 Talking business with the founder of Nigerian baby food company Colourful Giggles.
Côte d’Ivoire: Businessman finds traction with smokeless, energy-efficient cooking stoves Published by Ange Kumasi on 11 November 2021 In a large workshop located in Abidjan, Ermann Zannou leads a team that produces dozens of ecologically-friendly stoves every day.
Ethiopian coffee roasting company taps into strong domestic demand Published by Tom Collins on 5 November 2021 Talking business with Aster Mengesha, CEO of coffee roasting company Aster Bunna.
Selling ice in Nigeria: Entrepreneur spots gap in market where ‘there is always a party’ Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2021 Iceplace Millennial produces edible ice on a large scale for restaurants, clubs and events companies in Nigeria, mostly in Lagos.
Dried mango for the export market: Zambian entrepreneur’s agro-processing bet pays off Published by Jeanette Clark on 30 October 2021 Founder of Chankwakwa explains how she established a business that exports dried mango to Europe and supplies several other food products to supermarket chains throughout Zambia.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur outlines how he grew food delivery app Munch Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 28 October 2021 Zimbabwean entrepreneur Tatenda Jakarasi sought a convenient way to order his favourite meals without taking time out of his day and busy schedule.
Producing tomato paste in Nigeria: Tomato Jos’ seven-year journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 October 2021 Nigerian agro-processing company Tomato Jos last month officially launched its tomato paste factory, almost seven years after it first started growing tomatoes in the country.
