Executive Chairman Surfline Communications Ltd. John E Taylor is an immensely successful serial entrepreneur with the proverbial finger in several pies. For over two decades, he proven his entrepreneurial skills and abilities in fields as varied as oil and gas,... Read more
After his break into the professional scene, he has releazed a number of highly successful singles and albums, including ‘Grade 1’, ‘Necessary Evil’ and ‘Epistles of Mama’ and has to his credit several hit songs such as ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Top Skanka’... Read more
He has also founded the Samuel Amo Tobbin Foundation to spearhead his humanitarian activities into the areas of education, health, social safety, economic and livelihood empowerment. Mr. Tobbin has undergone extensive training in finance, management and strategic planning and these... Read more
Singlebag Have you ever witnessed a student trying to sell their original artwork on the campus grounds or making a million-dollar app pitch in class? If so, you’ve come across a student entrepreneurs, a rare breed of driven people who... Read more
The E-commerce Revolution in Africa Africa is experiencing a rapid digital transformation with the rise of online commerce. According to fintech Nikulipe, the e-commerce sector is expected to grow by $15 billion by 2028, a nearly 49% increase over four... Read more
Entrepreneur Keiran Smith left his investment banking career in Zurich to establish Mr Green Africa, a plastic waste recycling company in Kenya. Mr Green Africa purchases plastic waste from informal waste collectors and recycles it into small pellets, which are then... Read more
Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her own business. Wangui’s challenges started early on. “My first challenge was knowing what machines and tools to purchase for the... Read more
Dora Torwiseh, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and CEO of the oilseed processing company Nuts for Growth, has tapped into the potential of shea nuts, which are indigenous to Africa. The global demand for shea butter, extracted from these nuts, is projected... Read more
The global pet food industry is estimated to be worth over $125 billion. Tapping into this vast opportunity is South African-born Nhlanhla Dlamini, the founder and CEO of Maneli Pets. From its factory in Johannesburg, the company produces a range of innovative... Read more
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Standard Bank (SBKJ.J), opens new tab, Africa’s biggest lender by assets, is looking to increase stakes it holds in businesses in Angola and Nigeria, its CEO said on Thursday. The Angolan government is planning to sell... Read more