Is funding alone sufficient? While countless small business owners often cite a lack of access to finance as a primary barrier to their success, it is essential to recognize that there’s an additional factor that may be equally stifling small businesses’ growth.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the largest free trade area in the world, with 54 out of 55 African Union members on board. The big goal? Create a single market for goods and services across Africa, facilitate the movement of capital and people

This article looks at how U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could affect MSMEs in Africa. By examining the global ripple effects of trade policies, we touch both on the challenges posed by increased costs and supply chain disruption and the potential opportunities that could arise from trade diversion and market reorientation. 

Beyond just providing jobs, inclusive employment creates a respectful environment where diverse skills, perspectives, and problem-solving abilities foster workplace innovation.

‘Mission 300’ is an ambitious initiative by the World Bank in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) that seeks to connect 300 million people to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.