Nigeria: From a corner shop to a fast-growing retail chain Published by Staff Writer on 23 June 2022 How FoodCo has grown to become one of the largest supermarket brands in south-west Nigeria, outside of Lagos.
What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price? Published by Jannie Rossouw on 22 June 2022 Increases in the domestic price of fuel are big news in South Africa, with the price of petrol, diesel and paraffin reaching new highs.
Kenya: Fresh produce retail boss talks supply chain, e-commerce and more Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 21 June 2022 An interview with SS Jandu, founder and managing director of retail chain Zucchini Greengrocers.
Unpacking the potential to digitise African commerce Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 June 2022 The potential to digitise commerce on the continent and some of the start-ups taking advantage of these opportunities.
Kenya: Why B2B e-commerce platform Twiga ventured into farming Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2022 Twiga Foods has traditionally been regarded as mostly a tech company. However, it recently announced a $10 million investment into its own farming operations.
Building a food distribution business in Rwanda and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2022 CEO of Rwanda-based food distribution company shares his experiences and highlights growth opportunities in the region.
How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise Published by Natalie Greve on 24 May 2022 Co-founder of the Doppio Zero chain talks about the group’s humble beginnings, lessons learnt from franchising and growth potential in the restaurant space.
Nigerian CEO unpacks Africa’s booming buy-now, pay-later industry Published by James Torvaney on 5 May 2022 We speak to Fehintolu Olaogun, CEO of Nigeria-based CredPal, to learn more about the buy-now, pay-later industry in Africa.
Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 22 April 2022 Entrepreneur reimagines what it means to grab and enjoy a cup of coffee on the go in Harare.
Ghana: Entrepreneur grows electronics business to 16 stores within a decade Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 26 March 2022 Charles Antwi-Boahen, founder of Kab-Fam Ghana, outlines how the business grew from a small commission-based trading operation to over a dozen stores.
Growing a restaurant brand in Ghana: The story of Starbites Published by Tom Collins on 22 March 2022 Eric Andoh explains how he built a restaurant business with over a dozen outlets.
How this Kenyan entrepreneur built an online book delivery business Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 8 March 2022 E-commerce has gone from strength to strength in Kenya over the last few years but Vincent Milewa, CEO of RafuBooks, uncovered a gap in the market for book deliveries.
E-commerce in Senegal: Harvard-graduate spots gap for grocery deliveries Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 24 February 2022 Edward de Fouchier, founder of Club Tiossane, talks about how he built an e-commerce business in Senegal.
How commerce is evolving in Africa: A conversation with Aubrey Hruby Published by Aubrey Hruby on 19 February 2022 Opportunities for international businesses to engage in what is now the world’s fastest growing region.
