Profit potential in the DRC for Zambian agribusiness companies Published by Staff Writer on 4 April 2024 A significant opportunity exists to supply the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a market of approximately 100 million people, with products from Zambia.
Nigeria: CEO grows dried fruit company from idea to modern factory Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2024 Last month, Nigerian dried fruit snacks company ReelFruit commissioned its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2024 Rozelle Abramson, co-owner of South Africa’s Fynbos Fine Foods, highlights numerous benefits of the private label approach over exclusively promoting one’s own brand.
Investor sees opportunity in South Africa’s troubled water sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2024 Investment firm Gaia’s strategic play in the water sector.
How a South African chilli sauce company broke into the American market Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 March 2024 Fynbos Fine Foods started in the kitchen of co-owner Rozelle Abramson. Today, the company produces a range of hot sauces, pestos, chef salts, and jams that are sold worldwide.
Zimbabwe: Entrepreneur seizes opportunity in leather industry Published by Mike Saburi on 6 March 2024 Talking business with the founder of Zimbabwean leather goods company Rukanda Pride.
South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024 How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a rugby captain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2024 The story of Freedom of Movement, a South African clothing company with rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder.
‘I’m not a micro-manager’: How one CEO built a business across Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2024 The founder of Lapaire Glasses credits a significant part of the company’s growth to his ability to trust people.
Entrepreneur capitalises on Africa’s demand for affordable eyeglasses Published by Jack Thompson on 2 January 2024 Swiss-born entrepreneur Jérôme Lapaire identified an opportunity to sell eyeglasses to price-sensitive customers in Africa.
Nigeria: A snack food company founded with 960 naira Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2023 Debby Lawson, founder and COO of Fastizers, a Nigeria-based producer of cookies and snack foods, had not initially planned to start her own business.
Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 December 2023 Talking business with Ebun Feludu, the founder of Kokari Coconuts & Company, a Nigerian agro-processing company which turns coconuts into a variety of food and personal care products.
‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 November 2023 Lee Hartman, founder of Fieldbar, was inspired by South Africa’s luxury safari heritage to uniquely position his cooler box brand.
Zimbabwe: Lockdown entrepreneur finds traction with craft cider Published by Enos Denhere on 3 November 2023 Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe’s Nyanga Craft Cider.
