How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023 Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.
Africa’s rural e-commerce opportunity: Jumia’s experience in Côte d’Ivoire Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 July 2023 A new report by online retailer Jumia suggests a significant market opportunity for e-commerce in Africa’s rural areas.
How this Egyptian entrepreneur built an eyewear business Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 July 2023 Founder of Nile Eyewear shares the journey of establishing his business and the challenges he has encountered.
Africa’s lucrative hair market: The journey of a Congolese entrepreneur Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 June 2023 Entrepreneur discovers that hair is big business in Africa.
Unlocking the potential of African restaurant brands with Leonard Mudachi Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Leonard Mudachi about investing in African restaurant and retail brands.
Egypt: Inventory management goes digital for Cairo’s corner stores Published by Noah Blaser on 21 May 2023 An online platform is transforming the way small businesses and corner stores in Cairo resupply inventory.
E-commerce meets agriculture: The journey of building Farm Fresh in The Gambia Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 April 2023 Founder of Farm Fresh talks about targeting a unique market in the diaspora, overcoming distribution challenges, and adapting payment methods.
Rethinking the supply of medication in Nigeria with Medsaf’s Vivian Nwakah-Lawal Published by Terser Adamu on 25 April 2023 In Episode #67 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu converses with Vivian Nwakah-Lawal, founder of Medsaf, a medication marketplace serving African hospitals and pharmacies.
Entrepreneurs seize opportunity in Egypt’s fruit and veg market Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 March 2023 FreshSource is an Egyptian B2B agricultural supply chain platform that buys fresh produce directly from farmers and delivers it to businesses such as restaurants, retailers, hotels and food manufacturers.
Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023 Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.
South African electric delivery vehicle poised to enter European market Published by Jeanette Clark on 28 February 2023 MellowVans, a South African business that specialises in manufacturing light electric vehicles, has taken a major step in expanding its reach.
Interview: The man behind Ghana’s first shopping mall Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2023 How Andrew Asamoah started and grew a property development company in Ghana.
South African subscription-based retailer believes access is the new ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 February 2023 A closer look at the business model of Rentoza, which gives customers access to electronics and baby goods on a subscription basis, similar to Netflix.
Unpacking the formal retail industry in Kenya and beyond Published by Terser Adamu on 6 February 2023 In Episode #55 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Wambui Mbarire, CEO of the Retail Trade Association of Kenya.
