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.
Zambia: The journey of building a retail chain for farmers Published by Xolisa Phillip and Jaco Maritz on 3 April 2024 Zambia-based Farm Depot is a retail chain supplying a wide array of agricultural products to small-scale farmers.
Room for growth in Kenya’s modern retail sector Published by Staff Writer on 17 February 2024 Over 70% of goods are still purchased from informal, small stores rather than from air-conditioned supermarkets.
From solar power to luxury roses: Investor discusses opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2024 Alexis Caude, managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, shares his investment insights.
South Africa: The journey of Ian Fuhr, founder of Africa’s largest beauty chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2023 Throughout his nearly five decades as an entrepreneur, Ian Fuhr consistently drove profits by emphasising the crucial role of people in business.
Zimbabwean food company uses independent sales agents to boost distribution Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 October 2023 Health-food company, Glytime, has expanded its product distribution beyond brick and mortar retail chains by enlisting independent sales agents.
Nigeria: How this snack food company won over informal shopkeepers Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 October 2023 In Nigeria, informal retail channels such as open-air markets, street stalls, and table tops account for 90% of consumer goods sales. Discover how cookie company Fastizers persuaded these vendors to stock its products.
An African food empire in the UK, with Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande Published by Terser Adamu on 6 September 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Nigerian-born Olusegun Akande, who is the co-founder of Samis Online African Foods, a UK-based store specialising in African groceries.
Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2023 From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.
From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2023 From exporting organic pineapple juice to Europe to growing a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria, these six entrepreneurs are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry.
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.
