The NFL’s playbook for Africa Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2023 Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl champion, explains the NFL’s strategy for the continent.
eWAKA partners with AC Mobility to pave way for Rwanda expansion Published by Press Office on 27 August 2023 Partnership to Power Access to Affordable Electric Kick Scooters and Cargo Bikes.
Kenya: How this entrepreneur built a private schools business Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 August 2023 Private education is big business in Kenya. We speak to the founder of St. Bakhita School about how she started and grew the company.
Making borders matter less: How MFS Africa created a digital payment network Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 26 August 2023 The story of how MFS Africa built a digital payment network that connects African countries to each and to the world.
Building Africa’s creative industries with Yemisi Mokuolu Published by Terser Adamu on 23 August 2023 In Episode #84 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Yemisi Mokuolu, an independent producer and creative industries business consultant.
Djembe Consultants announces 10th Anniversary Celebration Campaign Published by Press Office on 23 August 2023 Consultancy celebrating 10 years of amplifying a narrative of opportunity, growth, inclusion, and innovation.
M-Pesa’s foray into Ethiopia marks start of a mobile money showdown Published by Conrad Onyango on 23 August 2023 As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.
Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2023 From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.
End of Kenya log ban triggers growth for Wood-Mizer in East Africa Published by Press Office on 20 August 2023 A 2018 log ban imposed in Kenya to boost its forest cover by 10% and improve the country’s sustainability credentials was set to be lifted by July 2023.
Senegal: Embracing traditional building methods in modern construction Published by Maria Knodt on 18 August 2023 Senegalese company DNA is reintroducing the ancient construction method of rammed earth – compacted raw earth bricks.
From Eswatini to Europe: Chilli sauce company finds global traction Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2023 Black Mamba is capitalising on global spicy food trends, exporting to 15 countries, notably the UK, Norway, and Germany.
Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 August 2023 Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting crops such as avocados, chillis and beans.
Cross-border food trade in Africa with Daniel Njiwa Published by Terser Adamu on 14 August 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Daniel Njiwa, who is the head of regional food trade at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Agribusiness in Zimbabwe: Entrepreneurs capitalising on opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 13 August 2023 From producing peanut butter to exporting products made from the baobab fruit, these six businesses are embracing the potential of Zimbabwe’s agribusiness and food industry.
