How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, the latest book by Jaco Maritz, has been recognised at the 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year Award, taking the second runner-up prize at a ceremony held at the Institute of Directors in London on Friday, 3 July…
A Senegalese village chief holds up the fonio grain. Photo by Richard Nyberg Fonio – a gluten-free grain with many nutritional benefits – has been cultivated as a subsistence crop in West Africa for thousands of years. It is drought-resistant, can grow without the support of fertiliser and restores organic matter in fallow soil. Despite…
Debby Lawson, founder and COO of Fastizers, speaking during launch of the company’s Nibit brand. One Saturday in 2010, Gbola Lawson was knocking on the doors of small brick-and-mortar stores in Lagos – Nigeria’s megacity of roughly seventeen million people – trying to persuade shopkeepers to place cookies on their shelves. Although he held a…
The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in South Africa, the home to two shortlisted candidates this year. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, which is part funded by the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is the…
Should brands stay neutral on social and political issues, or is brand purpose now a business necessity? As consumers increasingly expect companies to stand for something, deciding whether to speak out—or stay silent—has become a difficult strategic decision that organisations face. In an increasingly polarised world, the pressure on brands to act as moral agents…
Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment, and that means every job seeker needs an AI-friendly CV. Before a recruiter even reads your application, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or AI-powered screening tool may decide whether your CV makes it to the next stage. Understanding how these systems work has become essential for anyone looking to stand…
CEM Africa returns to Cape Town this August with a clear focus: helping organisations build customer experiences that are smarter, more trusted and commercially stronger. Taking place from 18 to 20 August 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, the 14th edition of CEM Africa brings together senior CX leaders, enterprise decision-makers and solution providers…
Seun Rasheed Interview with Seun RasheedFOUNDER AND CEO, SOUK FARMS Lives in: Kigali, Rwanda Nigerian-born Seun Rasheed was working for oil giant Shell in Qatar when a holiday to Rwanda set him on a different path. During the trip, the wide gap between the local price of passion fruit and what it sold for in…
The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, a sharp jump in entrepreneurial intent at a time when the country needs it most. Nearly one in five adults now intend to launch a venture within three years, and early-stage activity has surged alongside it, from 11.1% to 14.7%. But fewer of those businesses…
Stories are one of the most powerful tools available to brands, founders, professionals and business owners. People may forget your facts and your statistics. But they rarely forget a story that made them feel something and built an emotional connection. Your invited to join this unique creative session – Story Circle™ with Nadia Hearn, where…
