African Originals : Celebrating Identity Through Taste
Alexandra Chapette, CEO and Founder of burgeoning drinks brand African Originals, is committed to driving innovation and change in Africa’s craft beverage industry.
Platcorp Holdings : The Front line of Financial Inclusion
Across Africa, the continent is struggling to contend with numerous barriers to financial inclusion. Brett Sievwright, CEO of Platcorp Holdings, considers this troubling conundrum.
Kunda Kids : Authentic African Storytelling
Award-winning edutainment platform, Kunda Kids, is spreading the importance of representation to children worldwide. Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi, co-Founder and COO, tells us how.
Pesabase : Sending Money to South Sudan
Pesabase is a mobile app that enables users to send money to recipients in some of the most desolate and unreachable areas in South Sudan. Eric Alsop, co-Founder and CMO, tells us more.
Harnessing the Power of Black Soldier Flies for Africa’s Agricultural Future
Black soldier flies are an unassuming insect with the potential to revolutionise African agriculture, writes Maya Zaken, co-Founder of Philafeed.
African Craftsmanship : Connecting Craftsmanship with a Kaleidoscopic Culture
The mass-manufactured African souvenir industry and traditional handicraft sector are increasingly converging, as many tourists opt for cheap replicas of the continent’s historic heritage over authentic originals.
The Great Green Wall : Taking Root
As the very real threat of desertification looms over much of North Africa as a result of extreme climate change and drought, the Great Green Wall emerges as a living symbol of hope spanning the width of the continent.
Afrique Vodka : Taste the Essence of Afrique
Afrique Vodka brings a taste of Africa to the world. Jayne Doherty and Beverley Annan-Forson, co-Founders of the company, tell us more about their journey, passion, and plans for an inclusive, delicious future.
Justdiggit : Restoring Africa’s Landscapes with Innovation and Community
Kate Nkatha Ochieng’, Head of Regional Office - East Africa at Justdiggit, delves into how technology and communal regreening techniques can be used to revive the land.
TradeDepot : In Prime Position
Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO and co-Founder of TradeDepot, tells us how the leading e-commerce platform is going one step further to bring PRIME Hydrate to the burgeoning African market.