Education has always been a foundation for success, and this is no different in Africa. While education has not always been a priority on the continent, there is need now more than ever to reassess this viewpoint. Child enrollment figures from schools around Africa have been growing at rapid paces. The State of Education in

Africa is making tremendous strides towards developing and transforming its sectors to build a bright future. However, we need to empower the youth’s aspirations by providing a platform and meaningful resources to transform Africa. Africa’s youth are burning with a desire to change the status quo and are spearheading efforts that not only reflect their

Running a successful small business is never an easy task and doing such a task in Africa has its additional challenges. An African entrepreneur is faced with a lack of a skilled workforce, an unreliable infrastructure, and political barriers. However, with perseverance, the correct ideals, and a global/local outlook, one can overcome and create a

Conventional wisdom holds that Africa’s fortunes have dimmed, due primarily to lower oil and commodity prices. To be sure, foreign direct investment in Africa dropped 46% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. An Ernst & Young report, quoted by the Web site IOL.com, notes that “investor

African entrepreneurialism has reached historic peaks in recent years and the entrepreneurial spirit in Africa is booming. Young entrepreneurs are feeling more positive about the prospects of successful business. It is important to understand why this economic activity is occurring now. The Harvard Business Review explains how historical events that transpired across the globe led