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When Starbucks launched its first store on African soil ten years ago, Kabelo Jori was just beginning his own journey behind the bar. This month, those two stories meet. Rwanda is not a random stop on the coffee map. Starbucks has been buying here since 2004, a decade after the 1994 genocide. Coffee became one […]
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MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the […]
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Serame Ramosajana (Head of School: School of Commerce & Management at Regent Business School) looks at the modern shift from corporate ladders to personal legacies Across South Africa and beyond, seasoned executives and mid-career professionals are increasingly looking past the traditional corporate ladder, seeking instead to build something of their own. This surge in entrepreneurial spirit […]
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Business development is often misunderstood as sales by another name. But in Africa’s fast-evolving commercial and development ecosystems, it has become something much broader and more essential. It’s the work of discovering opportunities, designing entry points, and creating long-term value through insight, partnerships, and positioning. It’s not just about growth; it’s about intentional growth. This story is […]
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Nigeria’s entrepreneurial engine is gaining fresh momentum as Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) deepens its investment in young business leaders. Through its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Group is supporting 625 entrepreneurs in the 2026 cohort, contributing to a continent-wide program that will equip 3,200 African founders with $5,000 each to launch and […]
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By Adam Molai, African industrialist and founder of TRT Investments Every Women’s Month, we talk about empowerment. We talk about inclusion. We talk about closing gaps. But perhaps the real question is: what if women had never been absent from the economy in the first place? What if we have simply been measuring economic power […]
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The Beauty Startup Founder Collective has announced the founders selected for its inaugural cohort, bringing together entrepreneurs building across beauty technology, consumer beauty brands, and accessories. The founder-led initiative was created to support early-stage entrepreneurs navigating the intersection of beauty, technology, and consumer products by providing a connected ecosystem rooted in community, shared expertise, and access to critical industry […]
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The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is inviting high-performing Grade 12 learners with a passion for entrepreneurship to apply for its University Fellowship Programme before the 30 April 2026 closing date. The Fellowship offers far more than financial support for university studies. It’s the beginning of a transformative entrepreneurial journey – one that builds a strong entrepreneurial mindset development, nurtures personal growth and equips […]
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By Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Founder & CEO, Flutterwave If you’ve ever tried to build something new, really new, you know that innovation isn’t only about what’s possible. Often, it’s about what’s allowed. At Flutterwave, we started with a simple belief: that sending and receiving money across Africa shouldn’t be harder than sending a text message. […]
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As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next month, Milkor (Pty) Ltd., a leading South African defence and aerospace company, is proud to highlight the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform exemplifies South Africa’s growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, […]
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