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Why Black Entrepreneurship Needs Normalization, Not Exceptions

By Ryan Elcock Entrepreneurship is routinely described as the great equalizer – a proving ground where vision, discipline, and grit are rewarded on their merits. Work...

African street vendors, young entrepreneurs, farmers, and digital workers representing dignity, hustle culture, and the future of work across Africa’s informal and formal economies.

Opinion2 months ago

The Dignity of Work in Africa: Beyond Hustle and Survival

By Daki Nkanyane Work is never just work. It is how people locate themselves in the world. It is how dignity is expressed, how contribution is...

African women and youth traders transporting goods across a border, symbolizing informal cross-border trade and the role of the AfCFTA in Africa’s economic integration.

Opinion3 months ago

Africa’s Invisible Economy: Why the AfCFTA Must Recognize Informal Trade

By Ziad Hamoui Every year, somewhere between US$10 billion and US$24 billion worth of goods crosses African borders in what the United Nations Economic Commission for...

African entrepreneur using cryptocurrency on a smartphone to send cross-border payments, symbolizing blockchain-driven financial inclusion and digital innovation.

Opinion8 months ago

Beyond the Scam Narrative: Cryptocurrency’s Pragmatic Promise in Africa

By Kei Rapodile When the word “crypto” echoes through African boardrooms, buzzes in WhatsApp groups, or sparks debate on township streets, the response is often a...

Morehouse College Honors John Hope Bryant with Candle Award for Leadership in Financial Empowerment

Life1 year ago

Morehouse College Honors John Hope Bryant with Candle Award for Leadership in Financial Empowerment

Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the prestigious “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in the...

South Africa’s Ramaphosa hails backing for Black-owned firms

Business2 years ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa hails backing for Black-owned firms

Bloomberg | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said pledges to procure goods and services from Black-owned companies worth 261 billion rand (US$13.9 billion) would spur transformation...