Reading Topic: Local Context

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.

When life’s detours feel like dead ends, can you still trust God’s bigger plan? Musyoki Muindi’s journey from mission work to pioneering e-mobility in Kenya reveals how faith-led risks can transform whole communities.

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.

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 article explores a key, but often overlooked ingredient in economic progress – hope. It argues that even the best business opportunities, with all the necessary resources, can lead to lasting transformation only if the people themselves believe that it is possible to build a better future.

Jonathan and Simon recall the incredible stories of Christians who greatly contributed to South Africa’s transition into a democracy. They discuss the important role played by these largely forgotten, behind-the-scenes heroes – as a vivid example of ‘big change’ in history.

From her 40-year journey in financial management, Valentine sheds light on systemic corruption in society and its harmful impact. Her incredible stories of personal courage practically shows how corruption starts (and stops) with you and me.

As leader of Invest Durban for almost 2 decades, Russell has learned valuable lessons in building effective partnerships between the public sector, private business, NGOs and churches. He encourages all business leaders to embrace their cities as their mission - building flourishing communities as God intended.

From more than 20 years' experience, Jacques de Vos shares how to successfully launch new mobile and digital offerings in diverse African contexts. He firmly believes that combining the benefits of technology, and translating that into economic benefits for local citizens, are key enablers for creating productive societies on the continent.

As an American entrepreneur living in Africa for almost 20 years, Rodger explains why it is so important to transition from an informed observer to an active participant, in order to successfully impact another cultural community.

Keri argues that true generosity not only restores the dignity and self-worth of the recipient, but also addresses the real (not assumed) needs of the community.

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