Entrepreneurship in Africa is not for the faint of heart. The continent is full of opportunities, but it is also a place where businesses must navigate a complex and ever-changing environment. In order to succeed as an entrepreneur in Africa, one...
As a business leader with many years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand the powerful impact that the private sector can have on driving Africa’s development. Throughout my career, I’ve seen the private sector make...
What is a political elite? When discussing ‘the political elite’ of any continent or country, it is important to be clear on what kind of elite we’re talking about. In fact; the confusion around this definition is often why such conversations can be...
Reading is the transfer of knowledge to one’s self, and knowledge is the means by which one may assess and mitigate risk. It is by this simple calculus alone that an entrepreneur should read as often as they can. But, are they reading the right...
Businesses in Africa are usually organized along ethnic and national lines. While there are national-level initiatives that exist, those have proven to be rather weak. Furthermore, many of these private initiatives are not very effective. Often...