Tech 24 October 2026

Two years after its first report on their 3D printer project in Cameroon, Business Africa reconnects with Harold and his team to explore how their innovation has progressed and the challenges that continue to hold it back. As the team develops a fourth, more precise and advanced model, securing funding remains a major obstacle, despite winning several innovation competitions. Now based in Italy, Harold reflects on the collaboration opportunities that emerged after the first report and the challenges of turning a technical innovation into a commercial business. Meanwhile, his collaborator in Cameroon continues developing the printer, with the ambition of completing the project, bringing it to market, and showcasing the potential of African technological innovation. Journalist : Asha Sumputh

Economy 16 October 2026

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Augustin Doumbe, entrepreneur and founder of Delivery Academy, about the rapid growth of urban logistics and the opportunities emerging across the African continent. Drawing on his experience in transport and last-mile delivery, he discusses the challenges of profitability, financing and professional training faced by entrepreneurs. He also explores the role of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the importance of digitalisation, and the future of logistics in Africa. This conversation highlights what it takes to build sustainable businesses and support a new generation of African entrepreneurs in a rapidly evolving sector. Journalist: Asha Sumputh

Culture 5 October 2026

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Hervé Yamguen, Cameroonian artist and co-founder of Cercle Kapsiki, about artistic creation in Africa, access to art, and the development of a strong cultural ecosystem on the continent. From his early days in Douala to his international career, he reflects on his decision to continue creating from Cameroon, the importance of bringing art into local communities, and the need for African artists to remain connected to their cultures and roots. He also shares his vision of transmission, identity, and the role art can play in reshaping our relationship with cities, the living world, and the preservation of nature. Journalist: Asha Sumputh

Economy 30 September 2026

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Mahamouda Salouhou, professor and researcher specializing in educational innovation and workforce development. Faced with the gap between the number of young graduates entering the African labour market each year and the formal jobs available, he advocates for an approach focused on skills, professional development, and the ability to provide concrete proof of what one can do. From founding universities in Africa to his own personal journey, he discusses how education can better prepare African youth for the world of work and provide them with the tools to turn their potential into real opportunities. Journalist: Asha Sumputh

Culture 13 September 2026

Mounia Aram was born in Casablanca and grew up in Trappes, on the outskirts of Paris. She studied Oriental languages, then took her first job in Japanese animation in San Francisco, in 2003. Since then she has worked across more than twenty countries, between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America. In 2019 she founded Mounia Aram Company to carry African content and talent to international markets.

Health 4 February 2026

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Eliwilimina Buberwa, founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation, which is dedicated to combating period poverty in Tanzania. Drawing on her own experience, she explains how the lack of information, products, and adequate infrastructure still deprives millions of young girls of their right to education. This is a crucial discussion on a public health, gender equality, and social justice issue at the heart of rural communities. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre