Entrepreneurs
Why Africa Is Becoming the Next Serious Player in Entrepreneurship
Africa's entrepreneurial future is not just promising — it's already unfolding.
Africa
Business News
Netflix Signs John Boyega’s Production Studio to Expand African Content
The deal with the 'Star Wars' actor helps Netflix's push into the African market.
Building a Business
This Extreme Extrovert Started a Multimillion-Dollar Wellness Snack Company After Her Stint in the Peace Corps Was Cut Short
Lisa Curtis was introduced to the healthful moringa plant after volunteering to work in Africa. Her company recently raised $6 million.
Building a Business
Entrepreneurs Can Have a Direct Impact on the Eradication of Extreme Poverty in the World. Here’s How.
Three researchers have illustrated how 'market-creating innovations' can solve failing economies and hunger worldwide.
Thought Leaders
The Surprising Place That Promotes Women Entrepreneurs Better Than Silicon Valley
Female founders in Africa are creating businesses that are innovative and have social impact, too
Thought Leaders
Where I Live, Entrepreneurs Are Afraid To Talk About Failure — And It’s Hurting Their Businesses
'Fail fast' may be a Silicon Valley motto, but that's not the case across Africa. Here, failure is often stigmatized. And yet, not talking about it is leading to even bigger failures.
By Idil Abshir
Business Accounting
4 Lessons for Entrepreneurs From Africa’s Solar Industry
Wherever you are in the world, offering a solution and way for the customer to afford the solution is what drives success.
By Ping Jiang
Thought Leaders
11 African Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the Business Landscape
From hi-tech to fashion to branding, startups are transforming the continent and supercharging commerce.
Thought Leaders
Street Business School, in Uganda: Entrepreneurship Is the Path out of Poverty
The school plans, by 2027, to train 1 million women living in poverty around the world to start their own fledgling businesses.
Building a Business
An Accelerated African Tech Ecosystem: Startups Driving Innovation
As the global population increases, it is important for accelerator programs to recognize the potential in untapped markets.
By Yossi Hasson
Building a Business
5 Hot African Industries Investors Should Be Watching
As credit access and technology infrastructure improve, partnering with a multitude of African counterparts means business opportunities for you.
Building a Business
Africa: A New Business Frontier
There's a whole continent of largely untapped commercial potential in Africa.
By Phil Gahn
Thought Leaders
Want a Great Way to Win Over Millennials in Africa’s Emerging Markets?
Millennials' values are going global. Respond by optimizing your company's horizontal management to meet their workplace needs.
Building a Business
How South Africa Built a Booming Wine Business
In a very short time period, South Africa has become a credible player in the worldwide wine marketplace.
By Tracy Byrnes
Entrepreneurs
Picking the Right Wine for Thanksgiving
Show your entrepreneurial spirit by drinking something unconventional on Thanksgiving.
By Tracy Byrnes
Thought Leaders
5 Universal Truths About Entrepreneurship Learned From Rwandan Coffee Farmers
No two people will ever have the same journey but in the fundamentals, we all walk the same path.
Building a Business
Facebook Is Sending Up a Satellite to Bring Internet Access to Sub-Saharan Africa
The move is part of the social giant's Internet.org initiative.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Entrepreneurs Tackle Pressing Problems at Startup Weekend Cape Town
The problems of daily life in impoverished South African townships inspire remarkable entrepreneurial ingenuity.
Thought Leaders
This Guy Makes Hipster Shoes in Africa. But Don’t Call Him a Social Entrepreneur.
Oliberte founder Tal Dehtiar sells handmade stylish sneaker-shoes. At the same time, he is demonstrating a new model of 'charity.'
Entrepreneurs
Meet the Mastermind Who Designs Private Jet Vacations for the Ultra Wealthy
Geoffrey Kent has created unique and rare excursions for Bill and Melinda Gates, Sting and other power players.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
When More Is Less: This Social Entrepreneur Says Social Entrepreneurship Is Often Smoke and Mirrors
At a time when social entrepreneurs are hungry for eye-popping numbers -- things donated, lives changed -- Jacob Lief is going against the grain.
Thought Leaders
U.N. Foundation Taps Ashish Thakkar to Channel His Entrepreneurial Expertise Towards Humanitarianism
Thakkar, who founded a billion-dollar company in Uganda at age 15, has just been named chair of the U.N. Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
This Woman Might Be the Most Successful Impact Investor You’ve Never Heard Of
How New York-based Sari Miller is making a difference around the world.
By David Bank
Building a Business
The Guide to Developing Young Women in Business Globally
Author Yetunde A. Odugbesan-Omede talks about how to harness -- and monetize -- a young employee's passions
By Adiat Disu
Building a Business
5 Ways to Find and Hire Top Technical Talent
The competition for IT professionals requires looking past commuting distance to your company and inspiring the candidates who are interested.
Building a Business
4 Reasons Africa Is the Rising Star of the Tech World
With expanding Internet access, dedicated tech hubs and a young, fast-growing population, Africa is poised for growth.
Thought Leaders
Thanks to Crowdfunding, This Food Startup Has a Growing Fanbase to Help Female Farmers Abroad
Founder Lisa Curtis is sourcing a superfood called from West Africa, where it is supporting people nutritionally and economically.
By Amanda Nagai