Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2025 How Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, survived early challenges to build a global money transfer player.
Ghana: Profiting from local rice production Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 14 May 2025 Young entrepreneurs in Ghana are building businesses around local rice production.
Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming Published by Caitriona Palmer and Birom Seck on 12 May 2025 In Sierra Leone, a first-of-its-kind farm is helping make the country self-sufficient in onion production.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 May 2025 Fastizers, a Nigerian snack food company best known for its cookies, was founded in 2010 by Debby Lawson. She started the business with just 960 naira – about 60 US cents at today’s exchange rate.
A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2025 Mobolaji Ajayi identified a gap in Nigeria’s healthcare market, envisioning a pharmacy that offers both medication and primary care services.
It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 May 2025 Nigeria’s difficult economic environment is forcing snack food manufacturer Fastizers to rethink aspects of its operations – from shrinking pack sizes to launching new product lines such as bread.
Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 May 2025 SupaMoto provides a cleaner, cheaper alternative to charcoal, the main cooking fuel in many Zambian homes despite its environmental and health risks.
Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2025 While Nigeria has witnessed growth in modern shopping malls and air-conditioned supermarkets, an estimated 90% of shopping still takes place through informal retail channels.
As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions Published by Press Office on 25 April 2025 Africa’s venture capital (VC) landscape is significantly transforming as global economic challenges and shifting investor priorities reshape the funding environment.
Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2025 From producing instant noodles to exporting honey to the United States, these three entrepreneurs are building ventures in Zambia’s agribusiness and food sector.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2025 Dambe is a traditional boxing style that originated in northern Nigeria. The sport draws inspiration from spear and shield warfare.
The man behind Nigeria’s answer to the UFC – meet ‘Dana Black’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2025 Founder of African Warriors Fighting Championship wants to transform a traditional Nigerian boxing style into a global business.
Are you Africa’s next business hero? Applications now open for ABH 2025! Published by Press Office on 15 April 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is back for its 7th edition, with applications open for the 2025 competition.
Rwanda: Entrepreneur bounces back after bank seizes family home Published by Staff Writer on 9 April 2025 Herve Tuyishime’s dream of starting his own business came at a heavy cost: his family’s home was repossessed by the bank.
