Reading Topic: Entrepreneurship

What seems irrational from one perspective may seem entirely reasonable from another. Find out from Nissi Ekpott how culture, context, faith and experience shape our understanding of risk – and what that means for building businesses across Africa.

What if the biggest risks in business are the assumptions we make about people? In this thought-provoking conversation, Shawn Theunissen explores how bias, trust and relationships shape opportunity – and why rethinking risk could unlock far greater value for businesses and society alike.

What separates businesses that scale from those that stall? Joram shares six practical insights for turning bold expansion into sustainable growth.

Solomon unpacks how effective risk management transforms uncertainty from a threat into a driver of confidence and growth. His practical and faith-rooted insights will help leaders at any stage navigate risk with clarity and courage.

Why would you leave a promising career and return to the slums you escaped from? Find out from Emmanuel Trinity, a remarkable Ugandan entrepreneur, why taking risks for the sake of others is definitely worth it in the long run.

Discover how redemptive investing can unlock flourishing across Africa. Explore God's design for capital, address distortions, and invest with purpose for kingdom impact.

Sometimes taking a risk is like digging a well – until you hit water, it's only a dark hole! Find out from seasoned entrepreneurs Kerryne and Rorisang how to make sure the risk you're taking, is a smart one.

Presenting a venture capital model rooted in interdependence and local proximity, Jonathan and David invite investors to become co-builders of resilient markets and shared prosperity in Africa.

Dineo Lioma explores the systemic inequalities in South Africa’s healthcare sector and presents a tech-enabled, values-driven response through her telehealth platform, Docotela. Grounded in faith and ethical entrepreneurship, she demonstrates how accessible healthcare can be a powerful tool for social impact and human dignity.

This final article on Business as Mission (BAM) dives deeper into the role of the 'righteous rich' in business as a mission.

Yemi Faseun, founder and chief talent officer at YF Talent Partners in Nigeria, believes that social justice starts from within an organisation and that employees are the most captive audience to promote it outwardly.

Convinced that investing in women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most effective ways to alleviate poverty, Allie quit her job in San Francisco and moved to Nairobi. Four years' later, she has seen the lives of countless families changed through business coaching and access to capital.

Themba Mashaba, the Managing Director of StartupAFRICA magazine and founder of Little Big Ideas, shares insights on how businesses can promote justice by understanding their values, committing to positive change in society, and creating equal opportunities for all. He talks about his mission to empower young entrepreneurs and executives through business education and Holy Spirit-driven decision-making.

Andy Agaba tells the story of how he founded Hiinga, a Christ-Centered Impact Investing Fund. He discusses the fact that poverty is multi-generational, and so, solutions should also focus on more than one generation.

Derich's experience in the highly volatile and time-sensitive value chain of fruit exports – from farming to packing, logistics to marketing – has forged in him a self mastery that we can all learn from. This humble, hard-working man walks his talk.

An entrepreneur in the cosmetic and medical product manufacturing space, Kerryne offers a few practical examples of how Christians in business can make a tangible contribution to the social justice landscape in South Africa.

Passionate about resolving labour conflicts in notoriously difficult industries, Rut gives practical advice to employers who want to promote just and fair labour practices in South Africa.

With a distinguished track record in the Southern African business tourism sector, Septi Bukula shares his views on redemptive practices that could lead to true transformation.

Onyeka, Anthony, Jun and Karabo discuss how social entrepreneurship can honour God by finding creative and scalable solutions to the challenges we face in Africa. This panel discussion took place at the Ziwani launch.

Phillipa Geard chats to Nyari Murefu at the Ziwani launch about her company, RecruitMyMom, and how she has worked to redeem employment practices, especially for women.

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