Meet the Boss: Phathizwe Malinga, managing director, SqwidNet Published by Justin Probyn on 14 March 2019 ‘The workplace professional is no different to the sports professional. Practice a lot.’
The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019 ‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’
Startup snapshot: From smoke alarms to water filters – cutting edge products for the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2019 Founded by Nigerian designers, the Nupe Project develops problem-solving products for the African market.
Five successful African food entrepreneurs who are hungry for more Published by Justin Probyn on 5 March 2019 With vast areas of untapped arable land and over a billion mouths to feed, Africa’s food industry holds immense potential.
The journey so far: Glenn Gillis, MD, Sea Monster Published by Justin Probyn on 28 February 2019 ‘If you plan to succeed, you have to keep backing yourself.’
Meet the Boss: Peter Tshiguvho, CEO, Metropolitan Retail Published by Justin Probyn on 26 February 2019 When I see someone like Elon Musk, who is influencing the whole world despite where he comes from, I say to myself, ‘Why can’t I do exactly the same, regardless of where I grew up?’
The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019 ‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’
Startup snapshot: Allowing African artists to sidestep the gallery curator Published by Justin Probyn on 19 February 2019 Wezart is an art marketplace that helps local African artists sell to the rest of the world.
The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019 ‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’
Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019 Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.
Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019 From starting with nothing but laptops in a garage four years ago, 3 Wise Pixels managed to get itself listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report.
Meet the Boss: Joseph Hundah, president and CEO, Econet Media Group Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019 ‘Work harder than those around you. They may outsmart you, but they must never outwork you.’
The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019 ‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’
The journey so far: Sandras Phiri, MD, Africa Trust Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 31 January 2019 ‘I believe that getting paying customers is a measure of business success.’
