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Startup

Discover the biggest causes of business failure in Africa and practical ways entrepreneurs can build sustainable businesses.

Starting a business in Africa is often easier than keeping one alive.

Every day, new businesses are launched. A fashio...

Obeta A.

18th September, 2026

13 mins read

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Africa's Entrepreneur's Profile

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta A.

17th September, 2026

2 mins read

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Investment

Discover the 10 sectors attracting investment in Africa in 2026, from energy and AI to fintech, manufacturing, critical minerals, agribusiness and healthcare.

Africa is attracting money. But the more interesting question is: where exactly is that money going?

From energy and a...

Obeta A.

11th September, 2026

10 mins read

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Africa's Entrepreneur's Profile

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta A.

10th September, 2026

1 mins read

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Africa's Entrepreneur's Profile

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta A.

4th September, 2026

2 mins read

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Entrepreneurs

Meet 10 of Africa’s most impactful entrepreneurs, ranked by entrepreneurship, job creation, economic contribution and social impact.

When African entrepreneurs are discussed, the conversation often centres on one question: Who is the richest?

But weal...

Obeta A.

2nd September, 2026

10 mins read

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Africa's Entrepreneur's Profile

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta A.

27th August, 2026

3 mins read

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Business Opinion

Discover 10 products Africa could produce locally, from pharmaceuticals and food to textiles, cosmetics and building materials, creating new business opportunities across the continent.

Africa has the raw materials, consumers and entrepreneurial talent to produce many of the goods it currently imports. Here are 10 major product categories that could...

Obeta A.

21st August, 2026

12 mins read

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Africa's Entrepreneur's Profile

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta A.

20th August, 2026

1 mins read

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Technology

Artificial Intelligence is giving African businesses new ways to work smarter, reduce costs and compete in a rapidly changing digital economy.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something African businesses can simply watch from the sidelines. It is already being used to solve practical business problems...

Obeta A.

14th August, 2026

9 mins read

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