Discover the dynamic role of Africa in the global economy, where rapid growth and innovation are matched with a young and rapidly growing population.

Past Events

January 31, 2024

Jonathan Greenacre, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University, discussed his latest book, “Mobile Money in Africa,” which explores the role of bridge contracts in enabling mobile money technology to spread in Africa, and implications for the international development community.
February 22, 2023

Andre du Plessis, Co-Founder and former Chief Financial Officer of Capitec, shared his perspective on building a business in South Africa.
October 26, 2022

Startups and entrepreneurship are taking off in Africa. Mezuo Nwuneli, Managing Partner at Sahel Capital, who has over 25 years of experience in finance and has invested in several companies in West Africa, discussed the role of private equity in Africa, with examples and insights from food, agriculture, and agribusiness.

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