Freight management is a cornerstone of Africa’s economic infrastructure, enabling trade, job creation, and regional integration.
The following founders have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in transforming Africa’s freight logistics landscape.
Here are five Entrepreneurs driving change across Africa:
— Obi Ozor (Nigeria): Co-founder of Kobo360, a digital logistics platform connecting cargo owners with truck operators across Sub-Saharan Africa. Kobo360 has expanded into several countries, improving efficiency, transparency, and affordability in freight management.
— Jean-Claude Homawoo (Togo): Co-founder of Lori Systems, a digital freight logistics company that streamlines trucking operations across Africa. His platform reduces inefficiencies, lowers transport costs, and strengthens regional trade connectivity.
— Thelma Chimbganda (Zimbabwe): Founder of Beyond Borders Logistics Group, offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and cross-border logistics solutions. Her company supports both regional trade and global supply chains with reliable first- and last-mile delivery.
— Lisa Munsamy (South Africa): Founder of Lisa’s Carriers, a freight company with over 18 years of experience in Southern Africa’s transport sector. She has built a resilient operation that continues to adapt to shifting supply chain demands.
— Charles Malata (Zambia): Founder of J&J Africa, one of Southern Africa’s largest cross-border freight and logistics companies. His firm has been pivotal in road freight across the SADC region, ensuring goods move efficiently through landlocked countries to ports.
These founders exemplify the innovation, leadership, and operational excellence driving Africa’s freight management sector, fostering trade, economic growth, and regional integration across the continent.
This ranking evaluates entrepreneurs based on their leadership impact, contributions to freight management, and innovation in logistics.
Data was sourced from verified media profiles, industry reports, and company announcements as of August 2025.
Image Credit: Corlett Express Trucking, Inc.
