South Africa: Building a booming property business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake Published by Terser Adamu on 18 April 2023 Nthabiseng Sejake is the founder of B Evolution, a rapidly expanding affordable property rental business based in Soweto.
Fish in East Africa: Among world’s greatest food ‘supply-demand imbalances’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 April 2023 Africa’s fish industry faces a significant supply-demand discrepancy, with aquaculture poised to fill the gap as demand continues to grow across the continent.
Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 April 2023 How this entrepreneur started a business that sells Nigerian commodities, like hibiscus flowers, in the US and beyond.
Using innovation to improve grain quality in Rwanda Published by Daphna Berman on 13 April 2023 Rwandan startups AflaKiosk and AflaSight tackle the pervasive issue of aflatoxin in local grains.
Eight businesses embracing Zambia’s agribusiness potential Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2023 Discover eight Zambia-based businesses making strides in areas such as edible oil production, meat processing and fresh produce markets.
From rabbit meat to rice: Farming opportunities in Burundi Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 April 2023 Burundi agriculture offers untapped potential in areas such rice, rabbit farming and modernisation.
Starting a food company in Burundi: Businessman shares his experience Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2023 Learn how Claude Nikondeha established a company offering a variety of porridges made from locally-sourced maize.
Six African real estate trends most do not see coming Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 5 April 2023 From eco-friendly mud houses to flexible multi-purpose properties, uncover six hidden African real estate trends for future success.
Ghana: Entrepreneur taps into demand for locally-sourced baby food Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 April 2023 Vera Osei-Bonsu shares insights on growing a packaged food business, from developing recipes to navigating manufacturing and distribution challenges.
Manufacturing electric motorcycles in Africa for Africa Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 4 April 2023 Exploring the commercial strategy of Roam, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Kenya.
Building an Africa-focused public relations agency with Jessica Hope Published by Terser Adamu on 2 April 2023 In Episode #63 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Jessica Hope, who is the founder and CEO of Wimbart.
Building an electric motorcycle battery-swap network in Uganda Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 30 March 2023 Unpacking the business model of Zembo, a company that seeks to own Uganda’s largest battery swapping network aimed at motorcycle taxis.
Kenyan entrepreneur leaves Nation Media Group for gooseberry venture Published by Peter Changtoek on 30 March 2023 Viola Maina founded Gooseberry Delight Limited, a Kenyan company specialising in creating products from the underutilised gooseberry fruit.
Zimbabwe: How this entrepreneur built an off-grid solar company Published by Alois Vinga on 29 March 2023 The off-grid solar company Zonful Energy has powered over 30,000 homes and currently has a subsidiary business in Mozambique as part of its regional expansion strategy.