IABC Africa - Obeta Agnes

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

22nd October

2 mins

Discover seven essential leadership qualities African C-suite executives need to lead effectively.

Being a C-suite executive is about more than having an impressive title, occupying the corner office or making the final decision in a boardroom. It is about taking...

Obeta Agnes

21st October

14 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

15th October

2 mins

Why are investors looking at Africa differently in 2027? Explore the sectors attracting capital, from energy and AI to critical minerals, manufacturing, agribusiness and healthcare.

For years, Africa has been described as the continent of “untapped potential.” The phrase has been repeated so often that it has almost lost its meaning....

Obeta Agnes

8th October

17 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

8th October

2 mins

Discover why WhatsApp has become one of Africa's most powerful business tools and how entrepreneurs can use it for marketing, sales, customer service and growth.

For many African entrepreneurs, the first digital business tool they ever used was not a website. It was WhatsApp.

A c...

Obeta Agnes

7th October

13 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

30th September

2 mins

Discover 10 renewable energy businesses entrepreneurs can build in Africa, from solar installation and mini-grids to battery storage, clean cooking and energy consulting.

Africa has a power problem, but for entrepreneurs, that problem is also creating one of the continent's biggest business opportunities.

Obeta Agnes

18th September

14 mins

Discover the biggest causes of business failure in Africa and practical ways entrepreneurs can build sustainable businesses.

Starting a business in Africa is often easier than keeping one alive.

Every day, new businesses are launched. A fashio...

Obeta Agnes

18th September

13 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

17th September

2 mins

Discover the 10 sectors attracting investment in Africa in 2026, from energy and AI to fintech, manufacturing, critical minerals, agribusiness and healthcare.

Africa is attracting money. But the more interesting question is: where exactly is that money going?

From energy and a...

Obeta Agnes

11th September

10 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

10th September

1 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

4th September

2 mins

Meet 10 of Africa’s most impactful entrepreneurs, ranked by entrepreneurship, job creation, economic contribution and social impact.

When African entrepreneurs are discussed, the conversation often centres on one question: Who is the richest?

But weal...

Obeta Agnes

2nd September

10 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

27th August

3 mins

Discover 10 products Africa could produce locally, from pharmaceuticals and food to textiles, cosmetics and building materials, creating new business opportunities across the continent.

Africa has the raw materials, consumers and entrepreneurial talent to produce many of the goods it currently imports. Here are 10 major product categories that could...

Obeta Agnes

21st August

12 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

20th August

1 mins

Artificial Intelligence is giving African businesses new ways to work smarter, reduce costs and compete in a rapidly changing digital economy.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something African businesses can simply watch from the sidelines. It is already being used to solve practical business problems...

Obeta Agnes

14th August

9 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and determinati...

Obeta Agnes

13th August

1 mins

These creators are shaping trends, building powerful brands, and transforming Africa’s creator economy.

The African creator economy has never been more influential. Content creators across the continent are using platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and...

Obeta Agnes

7th August

14 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose innovation, leadership, and determi...

Obeta Agnes

6th August

1 mins

Discover how AI is becoming a competitive advantage for entrepreneurs, opportunities, challenges, and the future.

Artificial Intelligence could add as much as US$1 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2035.

That figu...

Obeta Agnes

31st July

16 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and resilience...

Obeta Agnes

30th July

2 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It’s Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation, and leadership...

Obeta Agnes

23rd July

2 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It's Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs whose innovation, resilience, and leadership ar...

Obeta Agnes

22nd July

1 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It's Thumbs Up Thursday. Every Thursday at IABC...

Obeta Agnes

18th June

2 mins

Discover how social media is transforming Africa’s economy by helping creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs build wealth, grow businesses, and create new income streams online.

A few years ago, telling your parents that you wanted to make money from social media might have earned you a puzzled look.

Obeta Agnes

17th June

5 mins

Every Thursday, we celebrate African entrepreneurs who are changing the narratives when it comes to how to do business in Africa.

It's Thumbs Up Thursday!

Every Thursday at IABC Entrepreneurs Development Company, we celebrate African entrepreneurs, business executives, and innovators who are changing...

Obeta Agnes

11th June

2 mins

Discover the top 10 most profitable businesses to start in Africa in 2026, from agribusiness and fintech to renewable energy, healthcare, and e-commerce opportunities.

Africa's business landscape is evolving rapidly. With a youthful population, increasing digital adoption, expanding urban centers, and growing consumer demand, the c...

Obeta Agnes

10th June

5 mins

Discover the top 10 highest-paid African athletes in 2026, including Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, and Joel Embiid. See estimated earnings from salaries and endorsements.

Africa continues to produce world-class athletes who are not only dominating global sports but also building powerful financial empires through salaries, endorsement...

Obeta Agnes

3rd June

5 mins

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