Bridget Letsholo, Head of Business Restructuring & Insolvency, and Charlene Ferns, Associate: Dispute Resolution, at CMS South Africa, unpack the Business Rescue process in the form of a simple step-by-step guide, which serves as an important overview of how the process works. Managing a business presents significant challenges, and in South Africa, these difficulties are compounded…
From his early days in sales to running multiple ventures across coaching, tourism, property, and direct sales, Grant Sherwood has built a career centred on one powerful idea — that the foundation of every successful business lies in the mindset and identity of its leader. With over 14 years of experience in people development and…
Self-care isn’t softness — it’s strategy. Business coach Amantle Kanyuchi explores how rest, reflection, nutrition and boundaries form the discipline behind sustainable success and conscious leadership. We often think of strategy as a spreadsheet, a campaign or a clever market move. Rarely do we think of it as rest, nutrition or boundaries. But, you are…
Joël Sikam Interview with Joël SikamFOUNDER and CEO, FISCO INDUSTRIES Lives in: Douala, Cameroon Joël Sikam is the founder and CEO of Fisco Industries, a manufacturer of home and personal cleaning products in Cameroon. His ambition is to build Africa’s equivalent of Procter & Gamble, the American multinational behind household staples such as Ariel, Pampers…
In a marketplace where every brand is competing for attention, a new player is redefining how businesses connect with their audiences through promotional merchandise. MerchGuru Promotional Goods Expert has officially launched, offering brands a smarter, story-driven approach to promotional goods — combining creative strategy, quality craftsmanship, and end-to-end service. Backed by Abstract7 Creative Media Solutions,…
Tisya Mukuna Interview with Tisya MukunaCO-FOUNDER, LA BOÎTE KINOISE Lives in: Democratic Republic of Congo Tisya Mukuna is the co-founder of La Boîte Kinoise, a coffee company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She is also among the top 10 finalists in the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes competition. By overseeing the entire value chain…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji * This article was first published by Africa’s Business Heroes In this conversation, Iyin Aboyeji reflects on his journey building Andela, a platform connecting tech professionals from emerging markets with companies seeking remote talent, and Flutterwave, a payments company. He also discusses his move into investing with Future Africa and his belief that…
SEO no longer matters – GEO is the new way to be seen (and heard)… For decades now, search engine optimisation (SEO) has been the way to get your website onto the top of Google search results. That’s how you’d get people to click on your link. The marketing and communications industry has made a killing over…
When most entrepreneurs start out, their instinct is to go in cheap in hope to quickly appeal to mass numbers. Their idea is to be “accessible”, win over their friends or ensure they are priced lower than their competitors. Of course it feels safe but in reality, undervaluing your business and its offerings is the…
Many smaller businesses start out with an accountant who grows alongside them. They’re competent, committed, and deeply familiar with the business. As the company scales, the demands on the finance function change, and the skills that were sufficient in the early years may no longer be enough. It’s a bit like building a house. You…
