What Happened to Space Innovation in Africa?
Africa-based inventors and appllicants have filed for patents for 23 space-related inventions globally since 1986. Here’s what those filings tell us.
What Makes Some African SMEs More Innovative Than Others?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa are vital in driving economic development, but they face significant challenges in innovating. Factors such as weak institutions, limited access to resources, and inefficient infrastructures make it difficult for these businesses to introduce new products or improve their processes. In our recent study, “Dealing with Adversity: Innovation Among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Economies,” we shed light on how these businesses overcome local constraints through international strategies.
How Sustainable is Your Money? What Africa’s Banks are Getting Right (and Wrong)
Sustainability is no longer just a trend—it has become a key pillar of responsible business, and the banking sector is no exception. Across Africa, banks and financial institutions are embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to align with the global shift toward a greener future. But how sustainable is your money, really? and where are African banks excelling—or falling short—when it comes to making your savings and investments more environmentally friendly?
From Hustlers to Entrepreneurs: Navigating the African Entrepreneurial Journey
Across Africa, where creativity, innovation, and unyielding determination flourish, entrepreneurship has become a powerful avenue for individuals to move beyond mere survival and towards building scalable businesses. This journey frequently begins with informal "hustling" and evolves into structured entrepreneurial ventures, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability that characterize the African spirit.
Even after AfCFTA, intra-Africa trade remains low. Harmonising IP administration could change this
Despite Africa's immense potential for economic growth and its vast natural and human resources, trade within the continent has remained remarkably low. From 2021 to 2022, Intra-African trade declined from only about 14.5 percent to 13.7 percent of global trade, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. This persistent challenge has long hindered Africa’s economic integration and development.