Malawi: Entrepreneur unlocks agribusiness opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2025 The founders of Ziweto Enterprises have capitalised on opportunities in Malawi’s agriculture industry to build a rapidly growing business.
The journey of building a sawmilling business in South Africa Published by Press Office on 15 January 2025 The fact that John and Fiona Schenck have built New Heights up to where it’s now without caving into the challenges that they’ve faced, speaks to their can-do-attitude and indominable spirit.
Tanzania: Honey business grows revenues by 475% in four years Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2025 Central Park Bees, the Tanzania-based owner of the Swahili Honey brand, has grown its revenues from $469,000 in 2019 to $2.7 million in 2023.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur found opportunity in fish cookies Published by Velma Pamela on 9 January 2025 Kenyan entrepreneur Francis Thoya turned local resources into a fish cookie business, overcoming challenges and building a sustainable venture.
From Nigeria, Dapper Group is shaping a global cultural revolution in Afrobeats Published by Press Office on 8 January 2025 The African music industry has experienced transformation over the last two decade, marked by the intersection of digital innovation, global platforms, and local talent.
Investing like Warren Buffett in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder of Africa Eats, has set out to build a holding company inspired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway – but with a distinct focus on Africa’s agricultural value chain.
Tanzania: A multi-million-dollar business supplying bananas and more Published by Staff Writer on 4 January 2025 Tanzania-based East Africa Foods ranks among the strongest performers in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
How this company is tapping into Malawi’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 3 January 2025 Malawi-based Ziweto Enterprises is one of the top performing companies in the portfolio of Africa Eats, an investment holding company.
Investing in African agribusiness, Warren Buffett style Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2025 Luni Libes, founder and CEO of Africa Eats, discusses investment opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.
Tanzanian apples; Nigerian superfood; Zambian fintech: 2024’s top interviews Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 December 2024 How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief, Jaco Maritz, picks his five favourite interviews from 2024.
Four South African entrepreneurs to watch Published by Staff Writer on 28 December 2024 From pet food and chilli sauces to clothing and plastic pipes, these four South African entrepreneurs interviewed by How we made it in Africa in 2024 are making their mark.
Three entrepreneurs tapping into Nigeria’s opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2024 From exporting Nigerian superfoods globally to innovating in the pharmacy sector, three entrepreneurs demonstrate how businesses are seizing Nigeria’s opportunities.
Building a food delivery business in Nigeria: An entrepreneur’s journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2024 “Entrepreneurship is never really a straight line, right?” says Henry Nneji, co-founder and CEO of FoodCourt.
Botswana in a tight position as lab diamonds sparkle a little brighter Published by Cavan Osborne on 9 December 2024 Botswana’s diamond mining industry, the backbone of its economy, faces challenges from the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds.
