African innovation is not yet getting the level of global recognition and support it truly deserves. The continent is brimming with a rising new generation of bold, creative-thinking innovators and.
In less than two decades, Ashish Thakkar turned a $5,000 loan from his parents into a continent-spanning empire. How did he do it? For someone who dropped out of school.
Being a young entrepreneur is difficult, no matter where you are from. But in Africa, the challenges are often far more emphasised. Resources, financing, mentorship and supporting services are even.
Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft in 1975, was born October 28, 1955. He attended Harvard University [1973-1975]. Bill Gates was a college dropout. He left Harvard University in 1975.
Too many policymakers think in terms of traditional aid when they think of support for Africa and the developing world. I think of Shadi Sabeh. Shadi is a young man.
A lot has been said about former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond and his style of management since he resigned in July 2012 over the Libor scandal. Fast forward to 2015.
Nigerian Billionaire Tony Elumelu will join investors from ABC TV hit show ‘Shark Tank’ next week at an event organized by the US White House to celebrate emerging global entrepreneurs,.
Despite the economic downward spiral in recent times, business magnate Aliko Dangote still retains his title as the richest man in Africa. According to Forbes, Aliko’s loss of $10 .3.
This year, a record 1,826 billionaires made it to FORBES’ annual ranking of the world’s richest people. There are 29 African billionaires this year, the same number as in 2014..
The world renowned Choiseul Institute for International Politics and Geo-economics last month released its ranking of the top 200 young economic leaders of Africa. The annual independent study tagged‘Choiseul Africa.
