Ghanaian agricpreneur Olivia Aseitu Kipo has developed a sustainable agricultural system designed to produce crops for Ghanaians all year round. Recent reports indicate that Ghana’s agricultural sector still …
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Margaret Komen is securing her share in the global spice market with Mace Foods.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMargaret Komen’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 when she attended the Anuga food and beverage trade fair in Cologne, Germany. At the time, she was interning at a …
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Yvette Tetteh is tackling post-harvest losses in Ghana’s fresh fruit industry.
In Ghana’s Eastern Region, the fertile lands yield an abundance of mangoes, pineapples, and papayas. Between 1990 and 2004, pineapple exports grew from virtually nonexistent to 68,000 tons, …
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Imade Osuobeni promotes financial inclusion for rural women in Africa.
In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …
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How Olubunmi Otufowora turned her cravings for Natural fruit juice into a profitable business.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesProcessed beverages containing artificial sweeteners and preservatives dominate the African market, yet there’s also a high demand for natural, health-conscious alternatives. The rising incidence of diet-related health issues, …
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Eva Muthuuri- How this development expert switched to brewing change in Kenya’s coffee market.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy their first cup of coffee every morning. However, few take a moment to consider the individuals who pick the beans, particularly the women …
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Cathy Chepkemboi is selling cheaper groceries to households in Africa through Tushop.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAs the cost of living continues to skyrocket in some parts of the global economy, food expenses weigh heavily on countless households. This issue is prevalent in Africa, …
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Ntsiki Biyela—the woman who dared to become SA’s first black female winemaker.
In 1998, Ntsiki Biyela had never tasted wine. She didn’t come from a family of wine drinkers or grow up around vineyards. But when South African Airways offered …