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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Luck Finds the Positioned Founder

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

Start Smaller Than Your Ego Wants

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

When good writing starts looking suspicious

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

From AU doors to Ethiopian Airlines lessons

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

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.

Butchered by Foreigners: Home and Away

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

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?

IShowSpeed in Africa

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

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

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

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?

A Letter to Every Entrepreneur Fighting For Inclusion

You Must Choose Doors To Knock On Wisely Because Not Every Table Deserves Your Seat

Simba Is Waiting For Mufasa To Die

Can innovation thrive under old regimes? | SurveyMonkey | Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship

The Psychology of Enough

You’ve built a good business, but not a great one. Here’s how comfort quietly kills ambition and what to do before it kills yours.

Faith is not a Business Strategy

Lessons on Accountability, Excuses, and Excellence in Entrepreneurship | Founder Insights from Tony Elumelu | Anzisha Prize Fellowship Program 2026

The future is food, not a bad habit

Can blueberries rival tobacco and help transform Zimbabwe's economy?

Flex Culture

Flex Culture vs. Systemic Change | Lessons from Strive Masiyiwa vs Wicknell Chivhayo | LPG Opportunity in Africa | 11 Insights from Steve Jobs

Walmart vs Shoprite: What's at Stake?

Walmart’s entry into South Africa challenges Shoprite. What does this retail battle reveal about African entrepreneurship, competition, and growth? | Real estate investment opportunity | 2025 World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge