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Oct 15, 2026

A Footballer’s Mango Project and a Billionaire’s People’s IPO

Sadio Mané is investing in mango processing. Dangote is inviting public investment. Two stories about African capital, local industry and ownership.

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Sep 22, 2026

Zimbabwe Beat Wall Street. Can Africans Cash In?

A 68.5% rally, a new market for entrepreneurs, and the difficult journey from remittances to ownership.

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Aug 26, 2026

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Africa Is The Last Frontier

Why Africa’s informal economy, unmet needs and growing markets present one of the world’s strongest opportunities for Africans and the diaspora.

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Jul 22, 2026

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Vision Is a Form of Genius.

Elon Musk is often judged by his politics and personality, but entrepreneurs can learn powerful lessons from his vision, positioning and ability to mobilise talent.

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Jun 25, 2026

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The Money Is in the Follow-Up

Some entrepreneurs confuse silence with rejection. The opportunity, however, often belongs to the person hungry and persistent enough to follow up.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Every Unanswered Call Is Someone Choosing Your Competitor

Some entrepreneurs confuse being hard to reach with being valuable. The real advantage is staying young, flexible and responsive as your business grows.

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May 27, 2026

Every Unanswered Call Is Someone Choosing Your Competitor

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Luck Finds the Positioned Founder

How deliberate positioning turns visibility, credibility, and preparation into opportunity | Social Innovators Programme Fellowship | Prof. Rose Leke

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May 6, 2026

Start Smaller Than Your Ego Wants

Why African entrepreneurs should stop chasing everyone, dominate a niche, and scale through systems, trust, and overlooked industries

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Apr 16, 2026

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When good writing starts looking suspicious

Founders are being taught to fear polished writing at the exact moment they need better storytelling.

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Apr 8, 2026

When good writing starts looking suspicious

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From AU doors to Ethiopian Airlines lessons

Lessons from Ethiopian Airlines | FINCA Ventures Prize Competition | Meet Dr Tedros

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Apr 1, 2026

From AU doors to Ethiopian Airlines lessons

Europe Built EU Inc.Now Imagine Africa Inc.

The most ambitious legal reform in European business history asks a question Africa can no longer afford to ignore.

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Mar 20, 2026

Europe Built EU Inc.Now Imagine Africa Inc.

Butchered by Foreigners: Home and Away

The Hidden Cost of Desperation | Foreign Exploitation of African Bodies at Home and on Foreign Battlefields

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Mar 5, 2026

The Business Of Faith

A waiter gives weekly offerings. His prophet flies private. Across Africa, faith is booming while systems crumble. When belief becomes liquidity and moral authority becomes political power, who holds it accountable? And where do we stand as entrepreneurs?

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Feb 12, 2026

IShowSpeed in Africa

The Business of Attention | Africa Went Viral, Did Value Stay | Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme

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Jan 17, 2026

The Test Most Entrepreneurs Fail

Giving too early, scaling too fast, and mistaking motion for progress | Yes4Youth Student Program 2026 | 7 Insights From Warren Buffett | Early-to-Market Advantage vs Late-Mover Advantage

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Jan 1, 2026

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Rich in Skills, Poor in Wealth

A practical, step-by-step guide for professionals to turn skills, experience, and knowledge into scalable income beyond a salary | 2026 Imagine Cup Competition | Aliko Dangote

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Dec 17, 2025

The Power & Danger Of Saying NO!

From Yahoo to Kodak to Blockbuster, history is littered with companies and people who said NO and lost afterwards. But one startup said NO and won big. How do you know when to say No?

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Dec 4, 2025