Nigeria: Snack food company targets health-conscious consumers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 May 2021 Bonita Foods, founded in 2017, is a Nigerian company that produces a variety of snacks from fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Africa’s sleeping giant: Seven things businesspeople should know about the DRC Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2021 CEO discusses the opportunities in the country and the challenges investors should be aware of.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur grows meat processing business into a regional exporter Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 May 2021 Businessman Herve Tuyishime explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the meat production industry.
Bamboo toothbrushes: Kenyan company taps into eco-conscious market Published by Kageni Muse on 6 May 2021 Manufacturer of environmentally-friendly oral and body care items hopes to cash in from increased aversion to plastic products.
East Africa: Five manufacturing opportunities with good potential for investors Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 April 2021 Packaging, recycling, consumer electronics, agro-processing, and pharmaceuticals highlighted as attractive opportunities.
31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business Published by Kageni Muse on 22 April 2021 After completing his studies in China, Abubakar Sadiq Falalu (now 31) returned home to start a rice processing business that currently turns over $3.4 million.
Launching a health drink brand in Kenya: Businessman shares his experience Published by James Torvaney on 21 April 2021 Eoin Flinn, who founded Kenyan beverage company Booch in 2016, talks about building the business and trends in the county’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.
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.
Business of fashion: Malawian designer creates brand with a global customer base Published by James Torvaney on 14 April 2021 Lilly Alfonso, founder of the eponymous Malawi-based fashion label, explains how she built her business.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur finds export market for dried cassava leaves product Published by Kageni Muse on 13 April 2021 Pierre Damien Mbatezimana’s company developed a packaged dried cassava leaves product, which drastically reduces the cooking time of this Central and West African delicacy.
Nigerian businessman explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the furniture industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 April 2021 In the early 2000s, Kolade Ajani started making furniture in the city of Abuja, which experienced rapid growth at the time.
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.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
Rwandan startup uses insects to produce animal feed for farmers Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 March 2021 Magofarm, started in 2019, is a Rwandan company that produces animal feed proteins from insects. Founder Moses Katala answers our questions.
