‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 24 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms, shares the challenges of building an agribusiness venture in Uganda and why patience is key to success.
R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low Published by Staff Writer on 21 February 2025 A South African coffee chain launched with a 10 rand (about $0.50) pricing model to drive daily customer retention.
South Africa: 10 rand (50 US cents) coffee idea grows to 65 stores Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2025 Xpresso Café is a takeaway coffee chain that started with a simple idea: every item on the menu cost just 10 South African rand.
How the USAID funding freeze disrupted this Ugandan business Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 February 2025 Ugandan businessman Teddy Ruge is among those affected by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze many activities of USAID.
Building an agribusiness venture in Africa: The tough road to success Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2025 Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, discusses the realities of building a successful agribusiness venture in Uganda.
South Africa: Turning demand for fruit and veg into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 January 2025 Keanu Ferreira launched Ferreira Fresh, a South African fruit and vegetable supplier, in 2016 from the back of a hotel kitchen in Johannesburg.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2025 Entrepreneurs across Africa are turning superfoods like fonio, moringa, baobab, hibiscus, and teff into thriving businesses, tapping into global demand while creating opportunities for local farmers.
Is this crop Nigeria’s next big agribusiness opportunity? Published by Staff Writer on 22 January 2025 Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years.
Malawi: CEO highlights untapped business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 21 January 2025 Malawi is a virgin country in terms of business, says CEO Victor Chambayika Mhango.
Malawi: Entrepreneur unlocks agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2025 The founders of Ziweto Enterprises have capitalised on opportunities in Malawi’s agriculture industry to build a rapidly growing business.
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.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies Published by Velma Pamela on 9 January 2025 Kenyan entrepreneur Francis Thoya turned local resources into a fish cookie business, overcoming challenges and building a sustainable venture.
Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder of Africa Eats, has set out to build a holding company inspired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway – but with a distinct focus on Africa’s agricultural value chain.
Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2025 Tanzania-based East Africa Foods ranks among the strongest performers in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
