Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2025 Central Park Bees, the Tanzania-based owner of the Swahili Honey brand, has grown its revenues from $469,000 in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2023.
Investing in African agribusiness, Warren Buffett style Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder and CEO of Africa Eats, discusses investment opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.
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.
How this Japanese entrepreneur started an e-motorbike business in Ethiopia Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2024 In 2021, Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki moved to Ethiopia to establish Dodai, an electric motorcycle company assembling its bikes locally in Addis Ababa.
Three South African factory bosses to watch Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 October 2024 These three South African entrepreneurs have navigated the complexities of manufacturing to build thriving ventures, with their products ranging from high-end coolers and industrial piping to innovative pet treats.
The South African entrepreneur who found opportunity in plastic pipes Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 September 2024 After making a three times return on his previous venture, South African entrepreneur Kgomotso Lekola spotted a gap to manufacture heavy-duty plastic pipes.
From Nigeria to Kenya: Entrepreneurs turning Africa’s plastic waste into wealth Published by Staff Writer on 9 September 2024 From Nigeria to Ethiopia and Kenya, these three entrepreneurs have spotted opportunities in Africa’s waste recycling industry.
An entrepreneur’s journey from rural Ethiopia to global finance – and back Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2024 Yonas Alemu, founder of the food company Lovegrass Ethiopia, has navigated a remarkable path – from growing up in rural Ethiopia, to working as an investment banker in London, and ultimately returning to his homeland to start a business.
The businessman who sold Ethiopian teff pasta to Italians Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2024 Investment-banker-turned-entrepreneur Yonas Alemu is the founder of Lovegrass, a food company making products from the Ethiopian super grain teff.
Kenyan entrepreneur identifies opportunities in honey and wellness market Published by Peter Changtoek on 21 August 2024 “You will not wake up one day and find yourself making millions. You have to be disciplined,” says Easter Kojwang, founder of Eastnat Foods.
Why are Americans interested in pet food from South Africa? Published by Staff Writer on 20 August 2024 South African pet treat manufacturer Maneli Pets’ first customer was a buyer in the United States.
South African CEO competing in multi-billion dollar pet food industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2024 The global pet food industry is estimated to be worth over $125 billion. Tapping into this vast opportunity is South African-born Nhlanhla Dlamini, the founder and CEO of Maneli Pets.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeing profits in Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2024 From a dried fruit snacks company in Nigeria to juice businesses in Zambia and Sierra Leone, these three entrepreneurs have capitalised on Africa’s abundant fruit resources.
From Zurich investment banking to building a recycling company in Kenya Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2024 Entrepreneur Keiran Smith left his investment banking career in Zurich to establish Mr Green Africa, a plastic waste recycling company in Kenya.
