Imagine visiting a big city with your family for the first time and finding yourself in the middle of a crowded festival. On one hand, you’re excited to be part of such a festive atmosphere; on the other hand, you’re anxious about being around so many strangers. As you…
2. You are useful to your customers even when there’s little to no profit in it. Yes. Customers in Africa can be high risk. High risk customers tend to be negative on some or all three key aspects of loyalty – timely payment (how a customer pays for goods/services);…
An investment plan is an image reflection of the investor’s mind and heart. Truly successful investors focus on the long term view. They measure the success of their investment plans by not losing sight of the forest for the tree. This principle is especially applicable in the continent of…
As we begin a new year in 2013, you and I have many blessings to count from 2012. Looking back, one of the cool things about last year for me was the advisory work I did with global executives in finance and strategy across a number of industries. You…
I visit Sub-Saharan African minds. I limit sub-standard applicant plans. I travel across the ocean. I marvel at a boss promotion. Where there’s hope, there’s my rope. Where there’s me,…
1. Think of the partnership initiative in terms of “technology game changers” Just like the best teams have creative players who are game changers, the best initiatives should have innovative plans that are game changers. An innovative plan can change the game in favor of African development by…
Rank Country 2010 (billion USD) World 62,909.274 Africa 1,730.072 1 South Africa 357.259 Top Company: Sasol Industry Chemicals, petrochemicals, fuels and oils, natural gas Founded 1950 Headquarters Johannesburg, South Africa Key people David Constable, CEO Revenue US$4.40 Billion (FY 2009)[1] Operating income US$1.25 Billion (FY 2009)[1] Net income US$1.77 Billion (FY…
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. —Aristotle When my brother, Ozii, and I were in college at The University of Texas (and on financial aid no less), we decided to establish a scholarship program for college students in Africa. The idea seemed far-fetched…
1. Regional Integration 2. Development of Agribusiness 3. Expansion of Mobile Telecommunications 4. Chinese Investment in African Infrastructure 5. Brazil-Africa Collaboration in the Energy Sector 6. Demand for African Movies and Music from the Diaspora…
[This draft is part of a bigger project… thanks for reading!] “Water, e no get enemy…I dey talk of black man power…” When the late, great Fela Anikulapo Kuti uttered these words in the chorus to his song with the same title, the phrase resonated a feeling of empowerment…