South Africa

‘New Week, We Try Again’: The mantra driving a South African township delivery service

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026

Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”.

How a Botswana entrepreneur found opportunity in Zambia and DRC’s mining sector

Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2025

Calisto Radithipa has built Kemcore into a key supplier to Zambia and DRC’s copper and cobalt mines.

Entrepreneur sees profits in South Africa’s townships

Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 July 2025

Godiragetse Mogajane spotted an opportunity for delivery and logistics services in South Africa’s townships.

Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2025

Approximately half of all apples marketed by South African fruit company Tru-Cape are sold within the continent.

R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low

Published by Staff Writer on 21 February 2025

A South African coffee chain launched with a 10 rand (about $0.50) pricing model to drive daily customer retention.

Botswana in a tight position as lab diamonds sparkle a little brighter

Published by Cavan Osborne on 9 December 2024

Botswana’s diamond mining industry, the backbone of its economy, faces challenges from the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds.

Why are Americans interested in pet food from South Africa?

Published by Staff Writer on 20 August 2024

South African pet treat manufacturer Maneli Pets’ first customer was a buyer in the United States.

Africa is back on the map for equity investors

Published by Cavan Osborne on 23 July 2024

‘We are the most confident about investing in Africa over the short- to medium-term than we have been since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.’

South African entrepreneur carves out niche in hotel industry

Published by Phendu Kuta on 28 June 2024

South African entrepreneur Bheki Dube has fused his love for travel, stories, art and people into a hybrid hotel chain named Curiocity.

Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur

Published by Staff Writer on 25 March 2024

Rozelle Abramson, co-owner of South Africa’s Fynbos Fine Foods, highlights numerous benefits of the private label approach over exclusively promoting one’s own brand.

South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024

How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2023

While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based IHS has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond.

Is South Africa investable?

Published by Izak Odendaal on 27 April 2023

Investment strategist looks at how South Africa stacks up against its emerging market peers.

South Africa: Building a booming property business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake

Published by Terser Adamu on 18 April 2023

Nthabiseng Sejake is the founder of B Evolution, a rapidly expanding affordable property rental business based in Soweto.

South Africa

‘New Week, We Try Again’: The mantra driving a South African township delivery service

How a Botswana entrepreneur found opportunity in Zambia and DRC’s mining sector

Entrepreneur sees profits in South Africa’s townships

Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond

R10 coffee: Why this South African chain set its price so low

Botswana in a tight position as lab diamonds sparkle a little brighter

Why are Americans interested in pet food from South Africa?

Africa is back on the map for equity investors

South African entrepreneur carves out niche in hotel industry

Private label versus own brand strategies: Insight from food entrepreneur

South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Is South Africa investable?

South Africa: Building a booming property business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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