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Kabelo Jori

An African Barista On An Extraordinary Journey

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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SEDFA Backs Africa’s Next Generation Of Digital Businesses At Converge Africa 2026

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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Entrepreneurship Through Education: Turning Ideas Into Profitable, Sustainable Businesses

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 professionals shaking hands in a modern office setting in Africa.

Building Forward: The Strategic Value Of Business Development In Africa

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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Nigerian entrepreneurs at a business event, supporting youth innovation.

Transcorp Invests $2 Million to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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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WomenIn ignites Women's Month with a bold multi-sectoral campaign and prepares for the WomenIn Festi.

Hidden Economy: Why Women Are Already Africa’s Most Powerful Industrialists

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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Group photo of diverse women startup founders for Africa's beauty industry.

Beauty Startup Founder Collective Announces Inaugural Cohort Of Founders

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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Diverse group of young African entrepreneurs engaged in a discussion.

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Opens Fellowship Applications For SA’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

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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African man discussing innovation and regulation in Africa.

Why Regulation Is The Secret Ingredient To Innovation

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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A Pinnacle Of South African Innovation Ahead Of G20 Summit

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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