Ubuntu – The Essence of African Business

Ubuntu – The Essence of African Business

Ubuntu. I first heard the word in an A-level poetry class and was immediately struck by the beauty of the idea. A term which refers to the practise of human kindness, as someone with few examples of Ubuntu in practice, I underestimated its prevalence across African communities. Its presence even leaves traces in different dialects: “I am because we are” […]

LSE Africa Summit 2015 Round-up

LSE Africa Summit 2015 Round-up

Ambition, renewal and innovation were the catchwords of the LSE Africa Summit Conference held on the 17th and 18th April in Holborn, London. Bright and engaging speakers argued the features of a new Africa, emerging and thriving with opportunities, resources and markets gradually giving way to innovative and creative entrepreneurs. However, there remains a large number of challenges to overcome, especially […]

LBS Africa Business Summit 2015

LBS Africa Business Summit 2015

On 25th April, London will gather at the Grand Connaught Room for the 14th edition of The Africa Club’s Business Summit hosted at the prestigious London Business School. The annual event is one that is highly anticipated where some of Africa’s most prominent entrepreneurs, industry experts and public speakers gather to discuss pressing issues – This years theme is ‘Growth strategies in an […]