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Nigerian creates business exporting avocados and chillies from Rwanda to European supermarkets
Africa's agricultural potential is widely recognised. But how easy is it really to build an export business around it?
Jul 13
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How we made it in Africa
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Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story
Charles Antwi-Boahen is the founder of Kab-Fam, an electronics and home appliance retailer that has grown from humble beginnings to a 16-store chain…
Jul 3
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How we made it in Africa
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What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa
Bamba Lo founded delivery company PAPS with two scooters and a Facebook page.
Jun 5
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How we made it in Africa
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Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties
Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for the fast-casual chains she had grown accustomed to while living overseas.
May 31
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How we made it in Africa
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'We will open Africa' – A conversation with Aliko Dangote
A candid conversation between IFC managing director, Makhtar Diop and Aliko Dangote, Africa’s leading industrialist.
May 19
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How we made it in Africa
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Private rail in South Africa: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company, discusses building a private rail business on the continent.
May 12
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How we made it in Africa
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The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed
This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
Apr 7
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How we made it in Africa
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Singaporean builds rum brand in Africa
Rohan Shah relocated to Rwanda to build a spirits brand that tells Africa’s stories and supports local farmers.
Mar 30
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How we made it in Africa
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Businessman bullish on ‘Made in Africa’
Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent.
Mar 20
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How we made it in Africa
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How this entrepreneur turned Nigeria’s cassava into a thriving business
Yemisi Iranloye quit her job to build an agribusiness company with clients like Nestlé and Unilever.
Mar 13
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How we made it in Africa
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The story of a Made-in-Nigeria footwear company
How Yinka Atunde built Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen.
Mar 2
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How we made it in Africa
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Tearing up the business plan to build Rwanda’s largest chicken farm
When Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, chicken was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions.
Jan 11
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How we made it in Africa
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