City on the move: Ganta, Liberia Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 March 2021 Ganta’s proximity to Guinea contributes to the bustling economic activity thanks to the prevalence of cross-border trade.
Liberia: A brand of health and beauty products made from oil palm grown by small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 March 2021 J-Palm Liberia produces a brand of soaps, moisturisers and hair conditioners. Founder Mahmud Johnson explains how he built the company.
Private equity firm sees healthcare opportunity in Liberia Published by Kate Douglas on 5 January 2017 We talk to TLG Capital’s Saad Sheikh about the firm’s investment in a healthcare service provider in Monrovia.
Developing new sources of growth in Liberia Published by Patrick Hettinger on 15 November 2016 Infrastructure improvements and commercial gold exports will help diversify the economy.
Liberia: Starting a business in an environment with capacity constraints Published by Tianna Sherman-Kesselly on 3 July 2016 Starting a business is already a daunting task; beginning a business in a ‘least developed country’, well, that’s not meant for the faint of heart.
Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
Wood-Mizer sawmill line unlocks rubberwood opportunity in Liberia Published by Press Office on 19 February 2016 A highly productive sawmill in Liberia is using Wood-Mizer technology to turn large diameter rubberwood trees that have reached the end of their latex production cycle into export quality sawn timber shipped to furniture and flooring production plants in Asia.
Six stunning African attractions to visit on your next business trip Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2016 Take some time off to see these impressive places.
Liberian online food delivery start-up survives Ebola crisis Published by Brooks Marmon on 13 December 2015 Cookshop founder Charles Cooper talks about his company.
Lessons learnt starting a media company in Liberia Published by Brooks Marmon on 24 November 2015 We talk to Jefferson Krua, founder of online news outlet The Bush Chicken.
Talking Business: Liberia’s post-war progress challenged by commodity price drop Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2015 Interview with Akwasi Aninakwah, DHL Express Liberia country manager.
After exile: Why Barkue Tubman returned to Liberia to set up her marketing firm Published by Kate Douglas on 18 September 2015 “As I spent time here I recognised there was so much need for everything. It was like a blank canvas.”
Has Liberia found the way to share its forest plenty with the poor? Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 31 August 2015 What is often overlooked is that forests too can be a curse not a blessing for countries that are rich in them.
Beyond Lagos and Nairobi: Seven African cities of opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2015 Across the continent there are cities and towns enjoying rapid growth on the back of industries such as mining, agriculture and technology.
