Pad-Up Creations : Restoring Dignity with Sustainable Sanitary Solutions
As the world-leading producer of washable and reusable sanitary pads, Pad-Up Creations is determined to provide hygiene products with safety, comfort, and sustainability. Olivia Onyemaobi, Founder and CEO, tells us more about the award-winning initiative.
Kelp Blue : Powered by Kelp
Kelp Blue is scaling giant kelp cultivation to restore ocean ecosystems, capture carbon, and produce sustainable biostimulants. By linking commercial growth with environmental impact, the company aims to prove nature-based solutions can drive both profitability and climate action, explains Caroline Slootweg, co-Founder.
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.
