Applying African Proverbs to the World: Proverbial Africa – Oxford BFA 2017

Applying African Proverbs to the World: Proverbial Africa – Oxford BFA 2017

Oxford’s annual Business Forum Africa (Oxford BFA) applied Africa’s own wisdom to the development and growth being experienced today. Through the use of proverbs with which many of us (African and not) have grown up, Oxford BFA reframed the conversations we have about the Continent. Oxford BFA featured keynote insights from the likes of Dr Mo Ibrahim, Khanyi Dhlomo (Ndalo Media), James Mwangi (Dalberg), […]

Oxford BFA Roundup: Don't be afraid to be unreasonable, Africa

Oxford BFA Roundup: Don't be afraid to be unreasonable, Africa

All pathways towards growth are littered with pain, obstacles and challenges, each requiring the acquisition and application of greater strength, wisdom or capability, if to be overcome. In light of what every Africa-focused banker, sales-person and consultant tells me has been a “tough year for the continent”, how will our young prospects weather its recent storms…? According to the distinguished […]

Oxford Business Forum Africa 2016: 'Unreasonable Africa'

Oxford Business Forum Africa 2016: 'Unreasonable Africa'

The University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School is a strong and proud advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa. In May 2014, at the World Economic Forum on Africa, Oxford Saïd’s Dean, Professor Peter Tufano, pledged for 10% of MBA students to come from the African continent, by 2018. Marking their commitment to Africa, this year the University of Oxford’s Saïd […]