Africa: Dangote and Musk – Africa Needs Both Industrialists and Tech Innovators
The two entrepreneurs represent distinct forms of business leadership, and governments must create the conditions for both to thrive. Africa’s development debate often pits traditional industrialisation through factories, refineries and ports against leapfrogging to a digital, technology-led future. The careers of two very different businessmen suggest this is a false choice. Aliko Dangote and Elon…