Point of Reflection for 04 August 2025
“African stock exchanges must be engines of transformation, not just platforms for trading.” – Oscar Onyema, NGX Group A stock exchange is not just a marketplace for buying and selling shares, it is a symbol of national ambition and embodies personal aspirations. When leveraged thoughtfully, it channels domestic savings into industries, infrastructure and innovation that […]
Point of Reflection for 03 August 2025
“Entrepreneurship is not only about starting a business, it is about solving a problem profitably.” – Fred Swaniker, Founder, African Leadership Group Entrepreneurship is ultimately about identifying problems & solving them in ways that are sustainable & value creating. When a solution gains adoption & drives productivity, it becomes transformative. Africa needs more than capital, […]
Point of Reflection for 02 August 2025
“We need to de-risk Africa, not just financially, but perceptually.” – Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank The African opportunity is real, but perception often clouds reality. De-risking Africa means more than reducing borrowing costs, improving policies & balancing budgets. It also means shifting narratives through data, performance & visible local participation. Capital avoids what […]
Point of Reflection for 01 August 2025
“Financial literacy is not a soft skill. It is a survival skill.” – Nonkululeko Gobodo, Chartered Accountant & Business Leader, South Africa In a world of rising costs, market shocks and rapid innovation, understanding money is not optional, it is crucial for managing, growing and protecting your resources. Financial literacy empowers your everyday choices from […]
Point of Reflection for 31 July 2025
“An economy that doesn’t learn how to invest in itself will always be dependent on others.” – Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Zimbabwe True economic sovereignty begins with self-investment. Economies that rely too heavily on foreign capital remain vulnerable to external shocks, shifting interests & conditionality. By building strong domestic capital markets & encouraging widespread […]