West Africa: Serial entrepreneur turns to farming with locally-made tractor Published by Blame Ekoue on 1 March 2022 Togolese entrepreneur Minsob Logou has invented a mini-tractor, tailor-made for local conditions. Now, he wants to sell it across the region.
Can Africa cash in on its cashew nut domination? Published by Patrick Nelle on 28 February 2022 In a little over 10 years, Africa has become the global powerhouse producer of cashew nuts. Now the hunt is on for greater dividends.
E-commerce in Senegal: Harvard-graduate spots gap for grocery deliveries Published by Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi on 24 February 2022 Edward de Fouchier, founder of Club Tiossane, talks about how he built an e-commerce business in Senegal.
Building a palm oil business in Ghana: Entrepreneur shares his journey Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 February 2022 Benjamin Agyare, CEO of Mampoma Oil, explains how he grew his small-scale palm oil business.
Nigerian businessman capitalises on opportunities in the cocoa industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 February 2022 After trading cocoa for a while, John A. Alamu seized the moment to expand into processing.
How commerce is evolving in Africa: A conversation with Aubrey Hruby Published by Aubrey Hruby on 19 February 2022 Opportunities for international businesses to engage in what is now the world’s fastest growing region.
Ghana: Company sells homegrown shea butter to Unilever and L’Occitane Published by Tom Collins on 17 February 2022 Entrepreneur Raphael Gonzalez’s company capitalised on growing global demand for organic shea butter.
Tanzania: Cashew nut entrepreneur sets up local processing for export-led business Published by Will McBain on 14 February 2022 Fahad Awadh, founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, explains how he established a business that sells cashew products to Europe and North America.
Nigerian CEO sells nutritious foods to low-income consumers Published by Dianna Games on 11 February 2022 “We set out to find a cost-effective solution for families to have access to healthy, safe and affordable food, particularly those at the base of the pyramid,” says CEO of Cato Foods.
Company bets on surging demand for West African ancient grain fonio in US market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 February 2022 US-based African-food company Yolélé is tapping into rising demand for fonio.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
Malawi: How this father-son duo established a meat processing business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2022 After securing a market for its products in Malawi, the founders of Nyama World are now looking to boost sales to the Middle East.
Kenya’s KFC potato drama: farmers can only meet standards if there are some Published by The Conversation on 1 February 2022 Kenya should develop market standards that guide the quality of potatoes sold in local markets.
Exporting cashew nuts from West Africa to Europe: CEO shares her story Published by James Torvaney on 31 January 2022 Salma Seetaroo, CEO of Côte d’Ivoire-based Cashew Coast, talks about how she built the business and the global trends and opportunities relating to the lucrative nut.
