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Tanzania CEOs Optimistic About Economic Growth but Warn on AI Readiness and Skills Gap

Tanzania’s corporate leaders project confidence in the country’s economic future, yet they remain cautious about their ability to keep pace with rapid technological change and organisational transformation. Insights from the latest survey by PwC reveal a striking “confidence paradox.” While…

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April 3, 2026

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Mary Vilakazi: From Township to FirstRand CEO

In a continent where access often defines destiny, Mary Vilakazi rewrote the script—transforming scholarships into a stepping stone toward leading one of Africa’s most powerful financial institutions. Her journey, which began in the township of Alexandra, now places her at…

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March 27, 2026

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Releaf Founders Raise $10M Transforming Palm Waste into Climate Gold in Nigeria

Two founders are quietly reshaping Africa’s agritech and climate landscape,and they are doing it with palm waste. When Ikenna Nzewi and Uzoma Ayogu launched Releaf in 2017, they started with a bold idea: Africa’s broken food systems could be fixed…

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March 21, 2026

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Mamsy Jonathan’s Journey to Building an 18-Vehicle Transport Business

From growing up in a taxi-driven household to leading a fast-growing transport company, Keotshepile “Mamsy” Jonathan has turned early exposure into a thriving enterprise. As CEO and co-founder of Jonoago Group, she now oversees an 18-vehicle fleet—an achievement built within…

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March 20, 2026

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Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8B: Three South African Tech Founders Become Billionaires Overnight

Three South African tech entrepreneurs have entered the billionaire ranks after a landmark fintech acquisition reshaped Africa’s digital payments landscape. The founders of BVNK secured massive returns following a multi-billion-dollar buyout by Mastercard. Jesse Hemson-Struthers, Donald Jackson, and Chris Harmse…

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SHELLI: South African Designer Redefining African Luxury with Sculptural Macramé

South African designer and artist Shelli Weltsman is quietly building one of the most distinctive luxury fashion labels to emerge from the continent in recent years. Through her brand SHELLI, she transforms macramé into sculptural fashion pieces that blur the…

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January 22, 2026

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Dogo Skillz: The Artist Using Music and Philanthropy to Unite Africa and the World

From Nairobi to Dubai, Dogo Skillz is reshaping global culture with purpose, rhythm, and representation. Can you introduce yourself to our audience and take us through your journey from your roots in Kenya to building a global presence in Dubai’s…

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July 9, 2025

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Art Without Borders: Kelani Fatai Oladimeji and the Rise of a Global African Creative

From Childhood Sketches To Global Canvases Let’s take it back to the beginning. Tell us about your early days and how your journey into visual art began. Was there a defining moment that made you realize this was your calling?…

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Samuel Ogbe-The Smart Farmer Driving An Innovative Path To Eradicating Food Insecurity Through Sustainable Farming

I firmly believe young people are the key to building a resilient food system and to drive agricultural development and sustainability in Nigeria and across Africa. Can you introduce yourself and share with us your journey into the agricultural sector…

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Mumbi Ndung’u Leads the Charge to Train One Million Developers Across Africa

Mumbi Ndung’u, the executive director and co-founder of Power Learn Project (PLP), is on a mission to reshape the continent’s future by equipping its youth with essential tech skills. With a vision to train one million developers across Africa, Mumbi…

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January 22, 2025