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.
Resilience: A winning strategy for legacy-building Published by Ibukun Awosika on 7 April 2025 The boldest entrepreneurs understand that resourcefulness, resilience and collaboration are essential – not only for overcoming challenges but also for sustaining success.
The Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III: Nigeria’s Modern Royal Power Duo Redefining Leadership Published by Press Office on 3 April 2025 At just 41, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, stands as one of the youngest traditional rulers on the African continent yet his reign reflects the gravitas and clarity of a leader far beyond his years.
South Africa: Sawmiller driving home successes in the Eastern Cape Published by Press Office on 1 April 2025 Denver de Kock, MD of RD Sawmill near Maclear in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, is defying tough trading conditions with a thriving sawmilling business.
Businessman sees global opportunity for Nigeria’s cassava Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 April 2025 Tony Bello, who helped develop Baked Lay’s and Lay’s Stax at Frito-Lay, now aims to use Nigerian-grown cassava to create products for international and African markets.
Nigeria and South Africa account for half of Africa’s 22 billionaires Published by Bonface Orucho on 31 March 2025 Africa’s billionaire class is witnessing a surge, with collective wealth soaring to $105 billion, up from $82.4 billion last year.
What it’s like working for Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2025 What’s it like working for Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, with an estimated wealth of over $23 billion?
