Lines Out The Door As Krispy Kreme Opens In South Africa

More than 200 Joburgers camped out overnight for a first taste of the iconic U.S. Krispy Kreme doughnut — still warm and dripping glaze, fresh off the conveyor belt — at Wednesday’s opening of the first South African and African store, according to a report in EatOut. Sixteen doughnut flavors will be on sale — the top 10 bestsellers in

Entrepreneur creates big business on local problems

One of the biggest challenges women entrepreneurs face in today’s increasingly crowded digital landscape is how to be distinctive, memorable, and stand out from the crowd. Founding Director iBez, iBez Nigeria, Ommo Clark  has become the case study example of tech entrepreneurship. She  is genuinely a real game-changer in that she looks to make a

From car boot to top Nigerian children’s brand: The story of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble

“Whatever thy hand findeth, do with all thy might.” This was the advice that Adenike Ogunlesi’s mother would repeatedly give her as a child. “And my mother’s voice still echoes in my head today.” Ogunlesi is the entrepreneur behind Nigerian children’s clothing manufacturer and retailer, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble. The brand has 15 stores across five

SA ‘racist’ crèche holds separate concerts for black and white children

Mini-Me Academy, a South African crèche in Pretoria has come under fire for holding two separate concerts for black and white children. Crèche owner, Johan Badenhorst has denied accusations of racism and discrimination. A Pretoria crèche, Mini-Me Academy in South Africa has come under fire for holding two separate concerts for black and white children.

Africa Water & Sanitation Project (KENYA)

“We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.” –Kofi Annan DONATION APPEAL:Many people in the developed world have never seen an actual slum in person. The conditions there are worse than you can

3 New Ebola Cases, 150 Exposed, Liberia Asks U.S. For Help

Two months after Liberia was declared free of Ebola for a second time, experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will travel there to try and determine the cause of new Ebola cases confirmed last week, a Liberian health official said Monday, according to an AP report in Seattlepi. Liberia requested U.S. assistance after

Buyout Opportunities On The Rise In Africa’s Family-Owned Businesses

Opportunity for investors to buy stakes in family-owned businesses in Africa is on the rise as private equity firms chase for large deals on the continent, South African law firm Bowman Gilfillan has said. Family-owned businesses are companies  in which one family own more than 50 percent stake. In Africa family businesses account for nearly

Four reasons why newsletters are vital for businesses in Africa

Running a small or medium sized business in Africa comes with many issues such as the instability of government policies, lack of infrastructure and the exorbitant costs involved in advertising. These issues have forced entrepreneurs to find creative solutions that will help them advertise their products to a larger audience at an affordable price. As a result of

Nigerians in the UK are calling out the Nigerian High Commission. Here’s why

Igho Akeregha, the National President of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) is urging President Buhari to urgently address the issues surrounding the activities of the Nigerian embassy in the UK, as well as the 500 individuals who will most likely be on their way to Nigeria soon. Reportedly, 500 Nigerians are set to be conveyed back

African Business Slowed by Truck Drivers’ Strike

YAOUNDE— Hundreds of trucks plying the Trans National Highway from Bamenda, Cameroon to Enugu, Nigeria are parked in Cameroon by drivers protesting what they call illegal harassment and extortion by Cameroon authorities. The drivers say several of their leaders have been arrested. Tambe Enow, an official of the truck drivers’ union, said some of their