A Rwandan entrepreneur on turning pumpkins into profit Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 7 January 2019 Marie Ange Mukagahima sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s pumpkin industry.
Rwanda: Turning beetroot into wine Published by Oluwabusayo Sotunde on 1 October 2018 Assumpta Uwamariya sees untapped opportunity in Rwanda’s wine industry.
AIF’s top 10 nominees announced for the prestigious $185,000 Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 13 September 2018 The top 10 nominees reflect Pan African flavour of IPA with representation from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, including Madagascar.
Could Rwanda become Africa’s healthcare leader? Published by Elissa Prichep and Alline Akintore Kabbatende on 11 September 2018 Rwanda is taking a long-term view of its healthcare system and building the foundations for a precision medicine approach to patient care.
Rwandan entrepreneur killing two birds with one briquette Published by Tony Greenway on 29 June 2018 A Rwandan entrepreneur has hit upon a winning business formula that turns organic trash into clean-burning briquettes and biofertilisers.
Coaching Rwanda onto the map Published by Moses Gahigi on 18 June 2018 Mireille Karera gave up a thriving career as a top executive to start a coaching business in Rwanda.
How Rwanda Trading Company helped farmers revitalise the coffee sector Published by Press Office on 23 May 2018 In Rwanda, coffee is a key crop that generates a significant share of export earnings.
The journey so far: Jean-Philippe Kayobotsi, CEO, Brioche Café Bistro Published by Justin Probyn on 17 May 2018 ‘A good idea is not a guarantee of funding. It is important to know that in advance, not to be discouraged, but to be prepared.’
The journey so far: Henri Nyakarundi, CEO, ARED Published by Justin Probyn on 11 December 2017 ‘If you can pay your day-to-day life, pay your bills, pay your children’s school fees – you are a successful entrepreneur. You don’t need to make millions to be a success.’
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 November 2017 Mustering the courage to quit Nike was difficult, but the potential of the new venture was clear.
Business in Africa: 12 profit-making ideas Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2017 A selection of potential business and investment opportunities.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 The founder of Dangote Group discusses the international expansion hurdles his company had to overcome.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing matches in Rwanda Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017 ‘It is very easy to produce, but no-one has thought about doing it.’
