Africa

How Incubators Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators.

Meet Africa’s First Tech ‘Unicorn’ — Are More to Come?

The rise of Africa Internet Group to tech "unicorn" status reflects Africa's growth as an attractive consumer market. And more unicorns are likely to follow, Wharton experts and others say.

For NREC’s Sam Sidiqi, Real Estate in Africa Offers a Way to Hedge Currency Risk

Hedging Political, Currency Risks in MENA Real Estate Investments

NREC CEO Sam Sidiqi shares how his firm hedges political and currency risks in commercial real estate developments in the MENA region. He also sees opportunities in developing Mediterranean coast[…]

Before Investing in Africa, Investors Need to Shed Two Major Misconceptions

Richard Arlove is CEO of Abax Corporate Services, a Mauritius-based international provider of integrated corporate, business and advisory services for private equity funds.

The ‘Citizens of the World’ Tackling Africa’s Next-Generation Business Challenges

Hakeem Belo-Osagie is chairman of Etisalat Nigeria, one of the country’s largest mobile networks.

Why Inclusive Growth Is Key to Africa’s Rise

Acha Leke is a director in McKinsey’s Johannesburg office.

How a DRC Firm Is Tapping Local Knowledge and Global Standards

Willy Yav is the co-founder and chief commercial officer of PYGMA, a Pan-African communication, property, telecom and policy consulting firm that works in more than 15 Sub-Saharan African nations.

How Economic Activism Can Empower the African Woman

Social and economic activist Wendy Luhabe passionately believes in empowering women, especially when it comes to realizing their potential in contributing to the economy.

‘We’re Making it Safer to Invest in Africa’

Renowned Nigerian female polo player Neku Atawodi is the founder of Malaik, an equity crowdfunding platform.

‘Thinking Big’ About Investments in Africa

Shose Sinare is the CEO and founder of Investment Capital Group, a Tanzania-based company created by female investment bankers and a lawyer.

Breaking the Multinational Monopoly on Kenyan Beer Sales

Tabitha Karanja is CEO of Keroche Breweries, Kenya’s only homegrown brewery.

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