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.
Profit-making idea: Production of essential oils in East Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 March 2021 “There is huge potential for quality essential oils because they are not widely available south of the Sahara,” says businesswoman.
Supplying Nestlé with cassava products: How this Nigerian entrepreneur built her agri-processing business Published by David I. Adeleke on 19 March 2021 Yemisi Iranloye established a cassava processing company that turns over $12 million annually.
Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021 J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.
Nigeria: Mechanical engineer capitalises on the opportunity to industrialise agriculture Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 March 2021 How Kola Adeniji built a business involved in everything from manufacturing agri-processing equipment to farming and food production.
Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021 What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.
East Africa: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 9 March 2021 How two Kenyan businessman built a pharmaceutical business from the ground up.
How this entrepreneur started a Nigerian car brand Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 March 2021 Automotive brand Nord is hoping to wean Nigerians off their love for foreign-made cars by offering competitive pricing.
Agribusiness company identifies demand for African-grown superfoods in German market Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 March 2021 ZUVA’s product line-up includes African-grown quinoa and chia, as well as three quinoa-based convenient snack bowls and three teff-based porridge bowls.
High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 March 2021 Ethiopian company BeNu Foods, founded in 2018, produces nutritious biscuits from local raw materials.
From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States Published by Betsy G Henderson on 3 March 2021 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for a wide range of products.
Building a craft drinks brand for Kenya’s ‘movers and shakers’ Published by James Torvaney on 2 March 2021 Alexandra Chappatte left her job at alcoholic drinks giant Pernod Ricard in West Africa to start Kenyan Originals, a brand specialising in craft beverages.