The Kenyan government has announced sweeping reforms in the Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector aimed at protecting members’ savings and strengthening governance. The reforms […]
What Do Power Cuts Reveal About Doing Business in The Gambia?
Imagine running a business in a country where electricity can disappear for up to 48…
Kenya Has Abundant Renewable Energy. So Why Are Businesses Still Paying So Much for Electricity?
Imagine running a factory in a country known for its geothermal energy, wind farms and…
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: The Business Opportunities Behind a Struggling Industry
For millions of people around the world, cocoa begins and ends with chocolate. But in…
Kenya Returns to Global Markets for $500 Million Eurobond Buyback
Kenya has re-entered the international capital markets to finance a $500 million (KSh 64.5 billion) Eurobond buyback, in a move aimed at easing near-term repayment […]
Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa
Across Africa, several business leaders of Indian origin have played a major role in shaping key sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, and energy. Through […]
Rethinking Strength: Why Endurance Alone Is Not Enough
In her article, “Rethinking strength: Why endurance alone isn’t enough,” Haika Gerson challenges the common belief that being strong simply means enduring pain without complaining. […]
Scarcity Thinking Is Not a Business Model: Why Fear Cannot Build a Strong Future
In her article, “Scarcity thinking is not a business model,” Charlotte Makala explains an important lesson for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals: fear and constant worry […]
The Lion Women of Tehran: A Story About Courage, Friendship, and the Power of Politics
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali is a powerful novel that shows how politics affects every part of human life. The story teaches […]
Digital Education: The Key to Africa’s Growth in the Next Decade
Digital education is set to play a major role in shaping Africa’s future over the next ten years. As technology continues to grow around the […]
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Financial Systems Show Strength Despite Global Tensions
Financial systems across Sub-Saharan Africa are proving to be strong and stable despite rising global geopolitical tensions. Speaking recently, the Governor of the Bank of […]
“From Informal to Supermarket Shelves: How the StartHub Africa 2026 Program Is Transforming Young Ugandan Entrepreneurs
In Uganda’s bustling markets — from the busy streets of Kampala to the growing towns of Gulu and Lira — thousands of young entrepreneurs wake […]
Dying to Live: How Young Africans Are Being Pulled Into the Russia–Ukraine War
Far from the battlefields of Eastern Europe, in towns and cities across Africa, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Young African men — many unemployed, frustrated, […]