Applications for the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes have been extended. The new deadline is May 7, 2026.

One of the deals that put Nigeria-based investment firm Verod Capital Management on the map was an investment in beverage ...

For Diana Orembe, co-founder and chief executive of NovFeed – a Tanzanian fish feed and organic fertiliser company – one of ...

Africa’s Business Heroes. Across Africa, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. Entrepreneurship on the continent is no ...

Richard Okello compares investing in Africa to riding a speedboat through rough seas while trying to drink a glass of wine ...

We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey of establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria. Interview and text by Jaco Maritz The early days of ...

Freedom of Movement is a South African clothing and accessories brand co-founded by the Boezaart brothers. With South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder, the company has ...

FoodCourt is redefining the traditional food delivery model in Nigeria. The company operates over a dozen in-house, delivery-only restaurant brands – including Jollof & Co. (everyday Nigerian cuisine) ...

Chika’s Foods is a UK-based company offering nuts, plantain crisps, and rice crisps. Founder and CEO Chika Russell was inspired by snacks and flavours from Nigeria, where her family originally hails ...

This article is an excerpt of an African Hidden Champions case study titled An emerging giant: Dawa Group’s journey from a trading business to a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. African Hidden ...

As we mark the International Youth Day, we celebrate the dynamic spirit and unwavering commitment of young change-makers around the world. Their passion, innovation, and determination have the power ...

In this conversation, Iyin Aboyeji reflects on his journey building Andela, a platform connecting tech professionals from emerging markets with companies seeking remote talent, and Flutterwave, a ...