Tag: Founder

We feature Founders from a wide scope of sectors across the continent to gain insights and perspectives from the thought leaders, innovators, and experts blazing a trail in Africa.

The Country Pie Co. : The Rise of a Pastry Powerhouse

The Country Pie Co. has emerged as a premier pie manufacturer in South Africa, a testament to its unwavering dedication to quality, flavour, and honest ingredients. Founder Dino Christodoulides shares the company’s journey.

Tailings 2025 : Lessons Learned and the Road to Safer Systems

Alastair Bovim, CEO and co-Founder of South Africa-based environmental intelligence company, Insight Terra, reflects on how Africa has a critical opportunity to lead responsible extraction as demand for critical minerals accelerates.

Étän Rum : Sisterly Spirit

Expressing her Cameroonian roots through an indulgent spiced rum, Étän Rum co-Founder, Briget Fosang, recounts how she and her four sisters came together to intricately craft a story of tradition, innovation, and five natural spices.

African Beer Cup : Crowning the Best Beers in Africa

The African Beer Cup stands proudly as the largest beer competition across the entire continent. We grab a cold one and hear all the glorious, hoppy details from co-Founder & Competition Director, Lucy Corne.

Amaro Foods : Breadwinners Continue to Rise

Amaro Foods produces and supplies an exquisite selection of bakery products crafted by skilled artisans using high-quality ingredients. Tony Amaro, Founder and CEO, discusses the company’s popular products, community responsibilities, and future focus.

African Originals : Celebrating Identity Through Taste

Alexandra Chappatte, CEO and Founder of burgeoning drinks brand African Originals, is committed to driving innovation and change in Africa’s craft beverage industry.

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.

Nguvu Mining : Advancing West African Mining

Angela List, Founder and CEO of Nguvu Mining, details the group’s advantageous acquisitional history and exciting future developments that will solidify its position at the forefront of West Africa’s mining landscape.

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.