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A hidden cost continues to shape how global investors approach Africa. Yet, it does not appear in financial reports or balance sheets. Analysts now describe it as the “Perception Tax” — a costly penalty companies pay when they rely on assumptions instead of real market intelligence. This invisible burden is not inevitable. On the contrary, businesses can avoid it entirely. However, many still fall into the same trap:...
Magda Wierzycka, the founder and CEO of Sygnia, has returned to South Africa after living in London for seven years. She cited UK tax reforms and promising business opportunities as key reasons for her move. Wierzycka confirmed her return in her CEO report for the 2025 financial year, highlighting Sygnia’s strong growth. Founded in 2006 with R2 billion in assets, Sygnia now manages over R460 billion, cementing its...
Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is set for a major shift as entrepreneur David Munowenyu unveils a bold US$1 billion programme designed to uplift smallholder farmers and expand commercial farming opportunities across the country. The initiative introduces global empowerment organisation U CAN Company into Zimbabwe’s farming ecosystem. Through this partnership, stakeholders aim to roll out a National Livelihood Graduation Programme that will move farmers beyond subsistence and into profitable agribusiness....
Africa’s agriculture sector continues to attract bold innovation as startups tackle long-standing food and farming challenges. Over the past decade, entrepreneurs have built platforms that connect farmers to markets, digitise supply chains, and unlock financing for smallholders. As a result, the sector has drawn significant investor attention across the continent. Business Insider Africa highlights 12 agtech startups that have raised more than $50 million between 2016 and 2025,...
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