Partner Content: Africa’s Business Heroes The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced the 20 entrepreneurs who will advance to its 2026 Semi-Final, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 21–22 August. The Top 20 were selected from an expanded Top 100 cohort drawn from more than 24,000 applications…
Swahili Honey is the retail brand of Central Park Bees, a Tanzanian business based in Dodoma that aggregates, processes and sells honey sourced from a network of rural smallholder beekeepers. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to co-founder and CFO Christopher Kadendula to find out more. Topics discussed during the interview…
Rwandan entrepreneur David Kamugundu has advanced to the top 20 of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2026, securing Rwanda place in the next stage of one of Africa leading entrepreneurship competitions. Kamugundu, a medical doctor who founded digital health company eFiche Ltd, is among the entrepreneurs selected from more than 24,000 applications submitted across all 54…
Wandia Gichuru Interview with Wandia GichuruCO-FOUNDER & CEO, VIVO FASHION GROUP Lives in: Nairobi “I don’t come from a fashion background, so I tend to approach things purely from a business perspective,” says Wandia Gichuru, founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group, a Kenyan clothing manufacturer and retailer. “We try to focus on what the…
Local spaza shop selling prepaid WiFi vouchers through a reseller network in a cash-based market. (Image: Splynx) Prepaid WiFi vouchers remain one of the main ways for ISPs to sell internet access across many African markets. As networks grow, providers need more ways to distribute vouchers and reach customers beyond their existing sales channels. Local…
For many South Africans, starting a business can feel out of reach. Manufacturing in particular brings to mind large factories, expensive machinery and a sizeable workforce. Advances in laser technology have changed that, opening the door for entrepreneurs to start manufacturing from home, a garage or a small workshop. Modern laser engraving machines can produce…
Image is AI-generated for illustration purposes Communications regulator Icasa has said none of its services will be affected when staff embark on a protected strike from Thursday, 6 August. Responding to questions from TechCentral, Icasa confirmed that Nehawu, its recognised union, has notified it of the union’s intention to strike from Thursday over cost-of-living adjustment…
Scaling a business isn’t always about strategy or funding. Discover the five hidden leadership barriers that prevent founders from achieving sustainable growth. There comes a point in almost every founder’s journey where the challenge is no longer finding customers, generating revenue or refining the product. The business has proven itself. It has survived the uncertainty…
Sudesh Pillay and Tamia Nontsikelelo For small and medium enterprises, technology must do one thing above all else: get out of the way. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT departments, SMEs run lean – and every hour spent wrestling with systems is an hour not spent on the business itself. In this episode of TechCentral’s…
Ossama Eldeeb Cisco has appointed Ossama Eldeeb as MD for Africa, effective immediately, handing the networking and security company’s continental operations to a 26-year industry veteran who has spent recent years building out its partner channel. Eldeeb will run Cisco’s commercial operations and investment strategy across Africa, working with the company’s local partners, Cisco said…
