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The Association of African Exhibition Organisers emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Crucial to Africa’s progress and economic expansion, small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution to the overall GDP of sub-Saharan nations. Despite entrepreneurs dominating the market, they encounter substantial challenges in their […]
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Under the ‘Drivers of Progress’ theme, the Forum showcased how WTC businesses are forging ahead to bolster economic growth on a local and global scale The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, fueled its ambitious “Road to 500” initiative at its 2023 […]
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By: Ken D. Johnson Africa is a continent endowed with vast natural resources and untapped potential. However, translating these assets into sustained economic growth and prosperity for its people has been a persistent challenge. Today, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads, and the key to its future prosperity lies in value chain development and the […]
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Some of the biggest banks on the continent to digitize and utilize the latest technology. According to McKinsey, cash is still used in more than 90% of all transactions in Africa. One of the key reasons for this is access to smartphones. Sim Tshabalala, the CEO of South Africa’s largest bank Standard Bank Group speaks […]
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By Humphrey Kariuki, entrepreneur and founder of Janus Continental Group Delivering reliable electricity to millions of Africans, while maintaining strong economic growth during the transition to a low-carbon economy, is the defining mission of Africa in the 21st century. Put simply, we must get it right. As an entrepreneur and businessman, I aim for results. […]
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By Hepsy Mkhungo, CEO and co-founder of Linkage Supply chain localisation could spell significant benefits for the South African economy, driving the development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) – a sector that is central to the country’s economic recovery. Localisation essentially requires corporates to provide business opportunities, within the sphere of their own […]
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Spokesperson: Lee Ramsden: Head Sales and Distribution at Standard Bank In the post-COVID-19 environment, access to digital devices and the internet has become a must-have for school assignments, healthcare, communicating with friends and family, finding a job, or starting a business. Yet many South African families remain unconnected and are thus excluded from the opportunities […]
...By Hepsy Mkhungo, CEO at One Linkage Despite the huge amount of commitment and effort that goes into running a business, there is a fundamental distinction between entrepreneurs and small business owners – from the personality of the business owner to the type of enterprise they run. Most start-ups are born out of an individual’s […]
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At AWIEF 2021 Conference In December The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced speakers for its prestigious and flagship annual conference that hosts high-level industry experts, business and public sector thought leaders from across Africa and the world. The 7th Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) conference will take place on […]
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By Titilayo Adewumi, Regional Sales Director: West Africa at SAP While organisations across West Africa work to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, the global cybercrime industry is going into overdrive. An increasingly sophisticated cybercrime industry is launching a range of attacks aimed at organisations and critical infrastructure. Such attacks are growing in […]
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