How this Ghanaian entrepreneur returned home from the US to commercialise the moringa tree Published by Nelly Murungi on 12 October 2020 We speak to Kwami Williams, CEO of MoringaConnect, a Ghanaian company which manufactures food and personal care products from the moringa plant.
Interview: Manufacturing charcoal from coconut waste in Ghana Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 October 2020 Ghanaian company Zaacoal, launched in 2016, manufactures charcoal from coconut waste.
No excuses: Ghanaians push exercise during pandemic Published by Stacey Knott on 10 July 2020 Gyms and personal trainers have switched to online exercise classes.
Nigerian entrepreneur discusses the ups and downs of the waste recycling business Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 July 2020 Recyclan is a waste recycling company with operations in several African countries. It buys locally recovered waste, which is then crushed and exported to international markets.
How Ghana’s Catherine Krobo Edusei capitalised on demand for high-end fresh produce Published by Dianna Games on 22 June 2020 When Catherine Krobo Edusei first took her freshly grown herbs to the local supermarket in Accra, the manager didn’t know what they were.
Ghana’s Sumundi helps small shopkeepers to digitise their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2020 Ghana-based Sumundi provides easy-to-use point-of-sale and inventory management software for small shops. Co-founder Awura Abena Amponsah answers our questions.
Ghanaian teenager develops AI tech to ensure greater food security for communities in Ghana and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2020 An interview with Mustapha Diyaol-Haqq, co-founder of the Okuafo Foundation in Ghana.
Closing the skills and gender gap in Ghana’s digital sector Published by Regina Honu on 15 May 2020 Women in Ghana are disproportionately underrepresented in the fast-moving digital economy.
Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021 calls for submissions from African innovators Published by Press Office on 28 April 2020 Organisations and high schools invited to submit pioneering sustainability entries before 21 May 2020 deadline.
A product that reduces post-harvest losses in Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his story Published by Nelly Murungi on 21 April 2020 Ghana-based Sesi Technologies provides simple and affordable solutions for the agricultural sector.
Africa: crisis a once in a decade opportunity Published by Rob Eloff on 30 March 2020 A crisis is a catalyst, writes Lateral Capital’s Rob Eloff.
The journey so far: Frederick Mawuli Deegbe, CEO, Heel The World Published by Nelly Murungi on 16 December 2019 ‘I have come to accept that being a leader isn’t just about sharing your vision, but also digging deep in the trenches with your people to get the job done.’
Who is paying for Africa’s infrastructure? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 23 November 2019 Financing commitments for infrastructure projects in Africa rose 24% in 2018 to $100.8 billion.
Does Ghana really need a national airline? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 20 November 2019 Ghana’s government has signed provisional orders for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and six smaller aircraft.