Tanzanian company connects farmers to fresh produce buyers Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 November 2020 Kilimo Fresh is a Tanzanian online fresh produce platform that connects smallholder farmers to buyers.
South Africa’s township food economy remains underserved Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 November 2020 South Africa’s townships offer more than meets the eye for food producers and retailers.
An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business Published by Sven Hugo on 26 October 2020 Bathu is a South African footwear brand started by entrepreneur Theo Baloyi. We ask Baloyi about how he grew the business from an idea to selling 15,000 pairs per month.
Nigeria’s Pricepally allows its customers to save by buying food in bulk Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 October 2020 Pricepally is a Nigerian wholesale e-commerce platform.
Nigeria’s TradeDepot connects the world’s biggest FMCG manufacturers to informal retailers Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 October 2020 Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO of TradeDepot, explains how he and his co-founders capitalised on an opportunity to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented informal retail supply chain.
American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya Published by Ann Ngengere on 2 October 2020 “I did extensive research on several ideas and industries and saw promise in the furniture market,” says Eric Kouskalis, co-founder of Moko.
How FoodCo is adapting to Nigeria’s evolving retail sector Published by Dianna Games on 24 September 2020 Ade Sun-Basorun, CEO of FoodCo Nigeria, shares how he is modernising consumer retail in Nigeria.
Entrepreneur explains how she built fashion company Rwanda Clothing Published by Jeanette Clark on 24 September 2020 We talk to Joselyne Umutoniwase about her company’s growth, competition in the industry and what it takes to build a profitable fashion label.
The story behind Nairobi’s Café Deli restaurant chain Published by Sven Hugo on 23 September 2020 Talking business with Café Deli founder Obado Obadoh.
Profit-making idea: An e-commerce platform adapted for Africa’s business environment Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 September 2020 “Let vendors and customers meet each other as opposed to forcing all of them to go through one centralised website,” says entrepreneur Teddy Ruge.
Investing in Zimbabwe? Private equity investor shares his perspective Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 September 2020 We speak to Martin Soderberg, managing partner of Spear Capital, about Zimbabwe’s business environment.
Digital platform Freshbag connects farmers to street vendors in Cameroon Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 September 2020 The company buys products from farmers and distributes them to street vendors in the capital Yaoundé.
‘Me I love Nairobi’: Kenyan entrepreneur explains how she built lifestyle brand Peperuka Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 September 2020 Peperuka is a Kenyan company which designs and manufactures apparel and home decor items that incorporate quirky statements such as “Me I love Nairobi”.
Ghanaian entrepreneur provides a snapshot into his vertically integrated fashion business Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 September 2020 We speak to Gregory Kankoh, CEO of Groupe Nallem STM, a Ghanian fashion and retail group.
