SMEs

South Africa’s food security crisis is a growing concern, affecting millions of households. In 2021, approximately 2.1 million households experienced hunger, worsened by high unemployment, poverty, and rising …

Africa is the most road-dependent region globally, with many countries relying almost entirely on roads for transportation. For 1.1 billion people across the continent, public transport or walking …

Nigeria’s coffee industry has long been overlooked despite its potential. However, with revenue projected to reach $89.10 million in 2024, the market is ripe for innovation. Princess Adeyinka …

Africa’s business environment is witnessing a remarkable surge in women business leaders. Women comprise 58% of the continent’s self-employed population and contribute approximately 13% to its Gross Domestic …

Refilwe Sebothoma is a visionary entrepreneur who is transforming lives in South Africa. Growing up in Marikana, a mining community in the North West, she faced the harsh …

Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …

In Nigeria, environmental challenges pose significant threats to sustainable development. However, innovators like Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro are pioneering solutions. As the founder of MitiMeth, a leading Nigerian eco-friendly accessories …

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists for …

Edna Frimpong is an award-winning female entrepreneur excelling in the previously male-dominated shoemaking industry. Popularly known as “the shoemaker gurl,” Frimpong switched to making shoes full-time after losing …

Forget Shareka is an influential entrepreneur and the founder of Chashi Foods. Since its inception in 2019, Chashi Foods has advocated a green economy in Zimbabwe. They are …