Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
Nigerian furniture maker inspires Kenyan entrepreneur to launch own venture Published by Hope Mukami on 5 June 2024 Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her own business.
Entrepreneur creates fashion brand in Cameroon Published by Patrick Nelle on 31 May 2024 The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.
Unlocking billions in Nigeria: Three entrepreneurs in the recycling sector Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2024 Nigeria’s waste management and recycling industry offers significant potential.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 16 May 2024 A closer look at the journey of Ghana-based food processing entrepreneur Charity Adupong, founder and CEO of Meannan Foods.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in clothing industry Published by Patrick Nzabonimpa on 13 May 2024 Chantal Murebwa grew New Kigali Designers and Outfitters from a small venture with just two tailors and one sewing machine, into a thriving fashion company.
Wandia Gichuru on building a fashion business in Kenya and beyond Published by Stanford Seed on 5 May 2024 Thirteen years ago, what later became a leading women’s fashion brand in Kenya consisted of several boxes of clothes in Wandia Gichuru’s living room.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns trash into cash with rubber recycling business Published by Zaniel Dada on 30 April 2024 How Ifedolapo Runsewe started a waste management company that transforms discarded vehicle tyres into usable products.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds clothing business one stitch at a time Published by Stanford Seed on 19 April 2024 Linda Ampah’s company manufactures school uniforms and makes garments for US brands like Anthropologie and Brooklyn Industries.
West Africa: Potential for snack food, alternative protein, and more Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2024 French-speaking West Africa’s agribusiness sector presents robust investment opportunities, according to Evelyne Dioh Simpa, managing director of investment firm WIC Capital.
After conquering Nigeria’s noodle market, company turns to infrastructure Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2024 Singapore-based Tolaram sees opportunity in infrastructure with new port and free zone.
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.
