Advertisement

Primary Navigation

MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Entrepreneur interviews
  • Investor interviews
  • Takeaways
  • Countries
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Become a Member
  • Search

Rebuilding trust with young leaders, igniting positive change

Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2023

Discover how Koffi Assouan envisions a world where youth engagement, inclusion, and empowerment are not just ideals, but thriving realities.

Charcoal from grass: Ghana’s next business opportunity?

Published by Staff Writer on 11 August 2023

A new production method to convert savannah grass into charcoal has been developed.

Building an African luxury brand: Interview with model turned shoemaker

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2023

Once gracing international runways as one of the world’s premier models, Armando Cabral has transitioned into the role of an entrepreneur, founding his eponymous luxury shoe brand.

Teaching teachers: Entrepreneur spots gap in Africa’s education sector

Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 August 2023

Entrepreneur Alim Ladha’s Instill Education is addressing sub-Saharan Africa’s need for 17 million teachers by 2030.

From Nigeria to Zambia: Entrepreneurs seeking to cash in on Africa’s fruit

Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2023

From exporting organic pineapple juice to Europe to growing a dried fruit snacks brand in Nigeria, these six entrepreneurs are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s fruit industry.

African bond markets: Uncertainty remains high, but progress is being made

Published by Mark Dunley-Owen on 6 August 2023

A lot happened in African markets during the second quarter of 2023. Much of this was positive for African credit, although it will need to be backed up by future actions to prove enduring.

Linking the African diaspora to investment opportunities back home with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar

Published by Terser Adamu on 6 August 2023

Terser Adamu talks to Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, co-founder of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa, a networking platform connecting private investors to entrepreneurs in Africa.

Nigeria: Four businesses seizing opportunities in the fish industry

Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2023

In this article, we spotlight four organisations harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s fish industry.

How this cookie company cracked the Nigerian market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2023

Entrepreneur behind the Fun Cookies brand talks about penetrating the informal retail sector and operating in an intensely price-sensitive market.

Africa’s data centre boom

Published by Boniface Abudho and Stephen Beard on 2 August 2023

Investors are capitalising on the surging demand for data centres in Africa.

Investor bullish on soya in Zambia and meat production in Botswana

Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 July 2023

Brian Malambo, CEO of private equity firm Monter Capital, reveals investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa

Published by bird story agency on 30 July 2023

Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa.

Malawi: Entrepreneurs cashing in on agribusiness opportunities

Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2023

From establishing a dairy business to producing meat products for the local and international market, we highlight four entrepreneurs carving their niche in Malawi’s agribusiness and food industry.

A Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s journey into the waste management industry

Published by Virginia Zifesho on 28 July 2023

Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s waste management outfit fills the gap left by inadequate municipal services.

⇤←...202122...406080...→⇥

Backing African Business

ABH
ECPM

Press Office

As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions

Africa's Business Heroes Initiative

Are you Africa’s next business hero? Applications now open for ABH 2025!

Africa's Business Heroes Initiative

Resilience: A winning strategy for legacy-building

The Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III

The Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III: Nigeria’s Modern Royal Power Duo Redefining Leadership

Backing African Business

ABH
ECPM

Connect

Join us on social media

  • Feedburner
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Stay connected by subscribing to our free weekly email newsletter

News

  1. Popular
  2. Latest

Popular Posts

Latest Posts

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2025

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2025

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 June 2025

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 May 2025

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2025

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 14 May 2025

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Published by Caitriona Palmer and Birom Seck on 12 May 2025

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 May 2025

MENUMENU
  • LOG IN
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • About

Footer

  • Home
  • Entrepreneur interviews
  • Investor interviews
  • Takeaways
  • Countries
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Become a Member
  • Search

Footer

  • LOG IN
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • About
  • Home
  • Business Growth Stories
  • Ideas
  • Trends
  • Countries
  • Sectors
    • Agribusiness & Food
    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Consumer Goods
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Healthcare
    • ICT
    • Infrastructure
    • Manufacturing
    • Media, Sports & Entertainment
    • Mining, Oil & Gas
    • Property
    • Retail
    • Tech
    • Tourism & Leisure
    • Transport & Logistics
  • Press Office
    • ABSA
    • Africa CEO Forum
    • African Energy Chamber
    • ArcelorMittal
    • Bertha Centre
    • Broll
    • Centurion Law Group
    • Ethiopian Airlines
    • Honoris United Universities
    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
    • Mediterrania Capital Partners
    • Minet
    • Network International
    • Phatisa
    • Polyoak Packaging
    • RMB
    • RMB Corvest
    • Telkom Kenya
    • UCT GSB
    • Verve
    • Wala
  • HOW WE MADE IT IN AFRICA: THE BOOK
  • Subscribe
  • Search
ABOUT US
ADVERTISING
CONTRIBUTORS
SUBSCRIBE

PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF SERVICE
COOKIE POLICY

WE ARE HIRING!
CONTACT US
Telephone / WhatsApp: +27 79 8827 447
Email: [email protected]

South Africa
Unit 205 The Hills Buchanan Square
160 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock
Cape Town

United Kingdom
Collingham House 10-12 Gladstone Road Wimbledon
London
SW19 1QT

Published by

How we made it in Africa is published by Maritz Publishing CC. South African company registration: 1986/016729/23. Maritz Publishing disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of, or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The publisher's permission is required to reproduce the contents in any form. Copyright © 2025 — Maritz Publishing. All Rights Reserved.