Ghana: The story behind locally-grown rice brand Nana’s Rice Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 August 2021 Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau discusses the ins and outs of establishing a rice brand from scratch.
Exporting dried fruit from West Africa to Europe: How this businessman built a sizeable company Published by James Torvaney on 25 August 2021 HPW is one of the largest producers of naturally dried fruits in Africa. Founder Hans Peter Werder explains what it takes to penetrate the European market.
Ghana: Former plastics manufacturer is turning discarded plastic material into building bricks Published by Pearl Akanya Ofori - bird Story Agency on 3 August 2021 Nelson Boateng’s company processes plastic waste collected from around the city into building bricks that are even being used in the construction of churches.
Ghanaian food delivery startup saves its customers a trip to the market Published by Nelly Murungi on 31 July 2021 Big Samps Market, founded in 2017, is a Ghanaian grocery delivery service catering for individuals and businesses in and around Accra.
Ghana: From superfoods to honey – cashing in on agribusiness and food opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2021 Here is a selection of eight companies capitalising on the opportunities in Ghana’s agribusiness and food industry.
Selling coffee in Ghana and Zambia: South African chain Vida e Caffè discusses international growth (Part 1) Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 July 2021 Frank van Asperen, general manager for Vida e Caffè’s international business, talks about the coffee chain’s experiences in Ghana and Zambia.
How this Senegalese entrepreneur seized an opportunity in the make-up industry Published by Bradford Keen on 6 July 2021 Following a three-year stint at L’Oréal, Victorine Sarr Awuah started her own brand called Lyvv Cosmetics.
How Togo, one of West Africa’s smallest countries, became the region’s trade hub Published by Staff Writer on 25 June 2021 How did a small country like Togo turn into a trade powerhouse, exerting a significant influence on the region?
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on opportunity in honey and beekeeping industry Published by Kageni Muse on 21 June 2021 Founder of Tilaa explains how he started an integrated beekeeping business in northern Ghana.
Ghana: Entrepreneur capitalises on food processing opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 June 2021 David Foli Ayivor’s company extends the shelf life of fresh produce by processing it into fruit powder.
Ghana: Company taps into growing demand for superfood fonio Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 May 2021 How a pair of Ghanaian entrepreneurs built a company that processes fonio into cereal and flour for both the domestic and international markets.
Profit-making idea: Waste-to-energy for powering industries in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 May 2021 “With the perennial challenges we have with power, waste-to-energy makes business sense if you can find the right investments,” says businessman.
City on the move: Tamale, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 20 May 2021 Agro-processing and hospitality opportunities in the capital of Ghana’s Northern Region.
Ghana: Businessman spots gap to make gas more affordable for households Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 May 2021 How XpressGas became a strong player in Ghana’s competitive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry.
