Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots opportunity for electric bikes Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 8 July 2024 Wahu is a Ghanaian e-mobility startup which designs, manufactures, and sells electric bicycles (eBikes).
How Nigeria’s Ewaen Sorae is building a luxury hospitality and home decor brand to rival global giants Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2024 Ewaen Sorae is the CEO of E’sorae Luxury, a bedding and homeware company supplying both the retail and wholesale market.
Botswana: ‘Start with the bare minimum,’ says doctor-turned-entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she minimised costs by being the sole employee and avoiding unnecessary expenses until revenue allowed.
How Nigeria’s Bature Brewery tapped into crowdfunding Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 Strategies for a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Lessons from nearly two decades of investing in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2024 DOB Equity has backed well-known companies like M-Kopa, Twiga Foods, and Victory Farms. Former co-CEO Saskia van der Mast shares the investment lessons she has learned and her insights on the region’s business environment.
South African entrepreneur carves out niche in hotel industry Published by Phendu Kuta on 28 June 2024 South African entrepreneur Bheki Dube has fused his love for travel, stories, art and people into a hybrid hotel chain named Curiocity.
Nigeria not an easy place for startups Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2024 Nigeria’s high-cost operating environment is not conducive to startups.
From Zambia to Nigeria: Cashing in on Africa’s agriculture opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2024 We highlight five entrepreneurs unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential.
E-commerce in Nigeria is not all it’s cracked up to be Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2024 Despite media reports of Nigeria’s booming e-commerce market, online sales have been a challenge for some.
Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
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.
