A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2025 Mobolaji Ajayi identified a gap in Nigeria’s healthcare market, envisioning a pharmacy that offers both medication and primary care services.
Botswana – a medical tourism hub? Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 March 2025 Botswana has the potential to establish itself as a regional hub for medical tourism.
Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur eyes stock exchange listing Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 March 2025 Founded in 2018 as a single clinic with just one employee – its founder, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane – Botswana-based Kalafhi Medical Center has since grown into a diversified healthcare business.
Three entrepreneurs tapping into Nigeria’s opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2024 From exporting Nigerian superfoods globally to innovating in the pharmacy sector, three entrepreneurs demonstrate how businesses are seizing Nigeria’s opportunities.
Nigerian entrepreneur among Africa’s top 10 business heroes Published by Staff Writer on 11 November 2024 Mobolaji Ajayi, the Nigerian founder and CEO of Purelife Pharmacy, has been named one of the top 10 finalists in the Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition.
Nigerian entrepreneur identifies an opportunity in pharmacy sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2024 Mobolaji Ajayi is the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s Purelife Pharmacy, a business offering pharmacy and primary healthcare services through both physical stores and an online platform.
From Kenya to Ghana: Where this investor sees Africa’s best opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 September 2024 Nimrod Gerber is the managing partner at Vital Capital. The firm invests in sectors including food, healthcare, infrastructure, and water.
Botswana: ‘Start with the bare minimum,’ says doctor-turned-entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she minimised costs by being the sole employee and avoiding unnecessary expenses until revenue allowed.
Where the money’s at in Nigeria: Healthcare and consumer businesses, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2024 Healthcare and consumer-focused industries are the two sectors in Nigeria where investor Shirley Somuah sees the most significant opportunities.
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.
Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 29 November 2023 Mikael Hajjar, co-founder of Africa-focused venture capital firm P1 Ventures, recognises opportunities in Africa’s healthcare imbalance.
African venture capital investor reveals five sectors poised for growth Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 October 2023 Contrarian investor Mikael Hajjar is bullish on opportunities ranging from the convergence of crypto and fintech to affordable healthcare.
Backing African healthcare startups: Insights from Kenya-based investor Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 October 2023 Villgro Africa CEO talks about investment opportunities within the healthcare sector, specifically in areas such as AI, supply chain, and medical diagnostic devices.
Fixing Africa’s broken medicine supply chain with Samuel Okwuada Published by Terser Adamu on 20 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Samuel Okwuada, the CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health, which is building a tech-enabled, pharmacy-centred healthcare network across the continent.
