African Business Stories
African Business Stories is the go-to podcast for insights into the women shaping Africa’s business landscape. Africa is one of the world’s most promising frontiers for growth and innovation—and women are at the heart of this transformation.
Hosted by Akaego Okoye, this podcast spotlights female entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, scaling businesses, and driving economic development across the continent. Through bold conversations, we explore funding, scaling strategies, digital transformation, and industry innovations—equipping you with insights, practical tools, and inspiration to navigate your own entrepreneurial journey.
When women win, economies thrive. These stories amplify success, challenge narratives, and create a blueprint for the next generation of female leaders in Africa and beyond.
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African Business Stories
Siba Mtongana: Co-Founder, The Siba Co - Elevating African Cuisine
On this week's episode, I chat with award winning chef and restauranteur, Siba Mtongana CEO & Co-Founder of The Siba Co, a food solutions and innovations company in South Africa.
From aspiring home cook in the semi-rural Eastern Cape to restaurateur in one of the most prestigious hotel venues on the African continent, Siba has had an amazing culinary career. Through her TV show Siba’s Table on Food Network, Siba became a household name in 135 countries globally, garnering an iconic following. She has gone on to win five U.S. Film and Television Awards and four awards locally.
She is the author of two books, Welcome to My Table - which she self published and Siba Let’s Cook - a cook book for children and the whole family. Most recently, she launched Siba The Restaurant, a fine dining restaurant at Cape Town’s most sought after address, the Table Bay Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
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