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.
Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 13 April 2021 Investment opportunities in the digital economy and import substitution.
Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insects Published by James Torvaney on 28 March 2021 Shobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.
West Africa: Ghanaian businessman grows skin- and hair-care company into a regional player Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 26 February 2021 From a humble beginning in the kitchen of founder Moses Atobrah, Debbies Products has expanded to markets such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria.
Profit-making idea: Private care facilities for the elderly in Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 February 2021 “Many parents in Ghana are alone in their old age,” says entrepreneur Leticia Osafo-Addo. “And there are very few formal care facilities for the aged.”
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2021 DecoKraft is a Ghanaian company that produces handmade chocolates under the Kabi Chocolates brand.
