By Strive Masiyiwa – Founder & Executive Chairman, Econet Group (Cassava Technologies & Econet Wireless), Co-Founder, Higherlife Foundation March 14, 2025 Be the Change: A call to cction for Africa’s problem-solvers In a world where many observe problems but wait for someone else to fix them, Strive Masiyiwa challenges Africans to take ownership of solutions. Using the inspiring example of the Netherlands’ shift to bicycles, sparked by one grieving father’s campaign, Masiyiwa argues that transformative change often begins with a single person willing to act. From waste management to access to capital for young entrepreneurs, he urges individuals to step…
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In recent years, YouTube has emerged as a dominant force in Africa’s media ecosystem, transforming how content is created, consumed, and monetized across the continent. With the rapid expansion of digital access, a mobile-first audience, and a new generation of storytellers shaping fresh narratives, the platform is not just a hub for entertainment but a key driver of economic and cultural shifts. In his piece, Anthony William Catt shares an insightful infographic from AfriStats, which highlights Africa’s top YouTube markets and creators, shedding light on the platform’s growing influence. “🧐 YouTube has taken a centre stage in African media over…
Shushant Lakhyani – Freelance social media content creator, writer, and marketer In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, video content is king, but the time investment can be daunting. Shushant Lakhyani, a leading voice in AI innovation, argues that those endless hours spent on video creation are a relic of the past. He’s here to revolutionize your workflow, revealing 10 powerful AI tools that can transform your video production process, allowing you to create compelling content in mere minutes. Prepare to reclaim your time and unleash your creative potential. “Stop wasting hours on video creation.”Here are 10 AI tools you can use…
Strive Masiyiwa – Founder & Executive Chairman, Econet Group (Cassava Technologies & Econet Wireless), Co-Founder, Higherlife Foundation) [📸 Author] Strive Masiyiwa is a telecommunications and technology entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In nearly four decades as an entrepreneur, he has founded and invested in businesses globally, spanning Africa, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, and the USA. Some of his most prominent start-up companies and investments include Mascom Wireless Botswana, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria), Liquid Intelligent Technologies Group, Econet Wireless New Zealand (now 2degrees Mobile), Trilogy Capital Partners Canada (early investor), Cassava Technologies…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is CEO & General Partner at Future Africa – the fund for Africa’s future, providing capital, coaching, and community to bold and visionary leaders turning Africa’s biggest challenges into business opportunities. This innovation fund has invested in over 100 companies across the continent, collectively worth over $6 billion, in sectors such as fintech, edtech, healthtech, and agritech. Some of Aboyeji’s notable investments include Moove, a flexible car ownership platform that empowers Uber drivers in Nigeria, and Itana, a network of charter cities for African technology talent. In this LinkedIn post, Aboyeji advises Founders to start right by choosing…
Tony O. Elumelu – Founder & Chairman, The Tony Elumelu Foundation – TEF [📸Author] Tony O. Elumelu is renown for his significant contributions to Africa’s economic growth and entrepreneurship. He is the Founder & Chairman of Heirs Holdings (a pan-African investment company with interests in financial services, energy, real estate, and healthcare); Chairman of United Bank for Africa – UBA (a leading financial institution operating in over 20 African countries); and Chairman of Transcorp (a diversified conglomerate with investments in power, hospitality, and Oil & Gas). Beyond business, Elumelu is Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), which drives entrepreneurship…
UfarmX Founder & CEO, Alexander Zanders [📸 Author] Alexander Zanders is Founder & CEO at UfarmX ® (Techstars ’24) – an AgTech company dedicated to transforming agriculture in Africa by empowering smallholder farmers through advanced technology and innovative solutions. In his piece (original article here), he shares about the immense opportunities and challenges in Africa’s agricultural sector, emphasising that with nearly 70% of the world’s remaining arable land and over 500 million smallholder farmers, Africa holds the key to meeting global food demand.He discusses:1. How technology can bridge gaps in financial inclusion and market access.2. The critical role of data-driven…
Godwin Sunday – Co-founder and CEO of Prokip Africa {🎥Author} The knowledge gap that could make or break your startup How much do you really know about building a business? For Godwin Sunday, meeting Tosin Eniolorunda in 2022 was a game-changer—shaping his perspective on startups and revealing crucial lessons about fundraising, scaling, and resilience. In this piece, he shares how learning from those ahead can save years of struggle and why continuous learning is the key to startup survival. If you’re building a business, this is a must-read! 🚀 How much do you really know about business?Who are you learning…
Founder, CEO at SkillHat [📸Author] Mobola (Mo’) Ekujumi is the Co-Founder and CEO at SkillHat – a global tech company launching people of colour, women and North America’s newcomers to dream tech careers through e-learning, career coaching and staffing services. The biggest wealth opportunity right now: AI-Powered problem solving Businesses are drowning in inefficiencies, and those who can identify bottlenecks and automate workflows with AI are in high demand—commanding six and seven-figure incomes. In this opinion piece, Mobola (Mo’) Ekujumi breaks down why AI-driven automation is the next big wealth-creation opportunity and how anyone can master it, no coding required.…
Alvin V. Cheeks – ESG investor, policy advocate, start-up to scale-up growth expert, advisor to African startups [📸 Author] Article by Alvin V, Cheeks a strategic leader, investor, and policy advocate with a mission to drive sustainable growth and foster transformative opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cheeks’ work centres on promoting investment by the African Diaspora and creating the right environment for these investments to thrive, unlocking the region’s potential for economic and social impact. The Future of African Startups: Where to Spot Unicorns [📸 Author] Have you ever wondered where the next billion-dollar startup could emerge from—and how you can…