South Africa – Liz Pretorius on Growing Teams Delegation and Sustainable Success
As businesses grow, leadership becomes more complex. The habits and approaches that helped a founder or executive succeed at one…
Nigeria – From a Childhood Marked by Abuse to a Voice for Children and Survivors
Source: LADbible Stories Some stories are difficult to tell. Others are difficult even to imagine. For Destiny Ayo Vaughan, speaking…
Morocco – Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Morocco’s First Woman to Lead the Government
For decades, women across Africa have been pushing against the boundaries of political leadership. They have served as ministers, parliamentarians,…
How WhatsApp Became a $19 Billion Company Without a Traditional Business Model
Source: CostVerse YouTube In the technology industry, success is often measured by revenue, advertising, valuations and profitability. But WhatsApp presents…
Want to Get Rich Build a Company Someone Would Want to Buy
There is a piece of business advice that sounds simple: If you want to become wealthy, build a company and…
Ghana – John Dramani Mahama Outlines Ghana’s Vision for a More Self-Reliant Africa
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious vision for Ghana and Africa, touching on regional security, economic sovereignty,…
Don’t Always Wait for the Market to Tell You What It Needs
There is a popular belief in business that you should first ask the market what it wants and then build…
Twitter Almost Bought Instagram
In April 2012, Facebook made a decision that would become one of the most significant acquisitions in the history of…
Kodak and The Digital Camera What Businesses Can Learn About Disruption
For decades, Kodak was one of the most recognizable names in photography. Its yellow-and-red branding was familiar around the world,…
Nigeria – Sharon Ademefun On Building Her Own Legacy Beyond the Famous Family Name
Source: Morayo Afolabi Brown Sharon Ademefun is a woman who has built a life at the intersection of family, entrepreneurship,…