The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018 ‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’
Profit-making idea: Cultivating Africa’s agro-industry for the future Published by Justin Probyn on 25 July 2018 ‘The continent is wealthy, but Africa keeps importing foreign goods.’
Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution? Published by World Economic Forum on 10 July 2018 When Francis Romano imported his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, into Kenya in 2016, it was held up at the port because customs officials had never seen one before.
Two South African sisters taking organic skin care products to the world Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 July 2018 Capetonian sisters Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan left their professions to start an organic skin and body care product range.
The journey so far: Faith Kabira, founder and CEO, Aleezas Published by Nelly Murungi on 14 June 2018 ‘I wish I knew that entrepreneurship was the tougher mountain to climb than employment.’
Baking from the heart: Breaking into the fast-moving consumer goods industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 May 2018 Mother-and-daughter-team build expanding bakery business.
Turning tables on female boundaries Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 7 May 2018 Talking business with Lucy Agwunobi, co-founder of Arredo by TRT.
The journey so far: Deepa Dosaja, CEO, Deepa Dosaja Published by Justin Probyn on 5 April 2018 ‘The conventional business idea that one must hire people with numerous degrees and higher-level education is one that I feel is outdated.’
Olive oil company learns that a good product means little if you can’t sell it Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 February 2018 Husband-and-wife team builds top olive oil producer.
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion Published by Zoe Tabary on 20 February 2018 ‘I thought rather than go to China or India, where I know nothing about the working conditions, why not make clothes in Sierra Leone?’
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
The journey so far: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder, soleRebels Published by Justin Probyn on 15 January 2018 ‘I think conventional wisdom is, by definition, the antithesis of entrepreneurialism.’
Lessons from beer: Making consumer goods affordable in Africa Published by Esili Eigbe on 12 January 2018 Affordability is and will continue to be a critical theme for the success of consumer companies operating in the region.
The top 10 mistakes exporters to Africa make (Part 2) Published by Ben Longman on 15 December 2017 In the second of our two-part article, Ben Longman further examines the main risks exporters to Africa need to be aware of.