Boom ahead for African fish farming amid surging protein demand Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2024 Fish consumption to nearly triple to 29 million tonnes by 2050.
Eyecare entrepreneur starts business with minimal upfront costs Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2024 Jérôme Lapaire’s approach shows you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting a business.
Nigerian furniture maker inspires Kenyan entrepreneur to launch own venture Published by Hope Mukami on 5 June 2024 Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her own business.
Nigerian tycoon eyes lithium project in Zimbabwe Published by Seth Onyango on 5 June 2024 Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025.
Morocco’s southward investment push a win for Africa Published by Olivier Monnier on 3 June 2024 Moroccan investment in Africa has risen sharply over the past two decades.
Entrepreneur creates fashion brand in Cameroon Published by Patrick Nelle on 31 May 2024 The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.
How this company is changing the game for rural logistics in Rwanda Published by James Torvaney and Jaco Maritz on 27 May 2024 OX Delivers utilises purpose-built electric trucks to transport goods across rural Rwanda.
Going digital: Five young people leading Malawi’s tech transformation Published by Caitriona Palmer on 20 May 2024 Meet Wangiwe, Sithembile, Kelvin, Daniel and Bright. These five young people are pillars in Malawi’s growing tech community.
Dutch investment firm sees opportunities in Zambia Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 May 2024 XSML Capital, an investor in small- and medium-sized businesses in Africa, has expanded its activities to Zambia.
Unlocking billions in Nigeria: Three entrepreneurs in the recycling sector Published by Staff Writer on 18 May 2024 Nigeria’s waste management and recycling industry offers significant potential.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots gap for better packaged local foods Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 16 May 2024 A closer look at the journey of Ghana-based food processing entrepreneur Charity Adupong, founder and CEO of Meannan Foods.
From Cape Town to Lusaka: 7 entrepreneurs making their mark in Southern Africa Published by Staff Writer on 15 May 2024 From a Cape Town clothing brand backed by rugby captain Siya Kolisi to a company commercialising goat meat in Zambia, we highlight seven entrepreneurs building businesses in Southern Africa.
Zambia: After failure of agri platform, entrepreneur targets poultry industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 May 2024 Gilbert Mwale talks about lessons learned from his previous failed venture and why he is now focused on the poultry industry.
Rwanda’s shift to electric motorcycles brings more than just climate benefits Published by Caitriona Palmer on 15 May 2024 Ampersand, a fast-growing electric motorbike company in Kigali, is allowing motorbike taxi drivers to save money and cut emissions.
