From her offices in Cape Town, South Africa, Zandile Ntuli is on a mission to foster stronger links between innovators and investors across Europe and Africa. Three years ago, the former corporate executive pivoted careers to focus on start-ups. Today, she draws on her corporate skills to enable small businesses from both continents
ph. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Neil Saunders, City, University of London There’s a strange trend in mathematics education in England. Maths is the most popular subject at A-level since overtaking English in 2014. It’s taken by around 85,000 and 90,000 students a year. But many universities – particularly lower-tariff institutions, which accept students with lower
Title: The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Author: Steven Bartlett In a world where business books often rehash the same themes, Steven Bartlett’s “The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life” emerges as a breath of fresh air. Not just another tome on
A mythological animal? Without a doubt! Yet, the term “Unicorn” has come to represent the dream of millions of entrepreneurs around the world. Let’s see what this word objectively means in the business world. Unicorn companies are private startups that have reached or exceeded a valuation of 1 billion dollars. This term was
“Do you want a Coca-Cola and a basket of fries?” Soon, this phrase might get you sued. Some might say “hallelujah” while others might cry “help, dictatorship!” I opt for the latter. I haven’t drunk Coca-Cola since 2011 and am happy about it, as it’s a sugary, colored beverage with bubbles that I
As the people, unaware, witnessed the first space battle between Israel and Yemen swiftly unfold, there is hope that 2024 will be another year of peace. It might be, but it might also not be. It’s certainly hard to think about peace when, at this moment, there are 59 active wars in the
We continue with our challenge in predicting the year we are about to begin.I know for certain that this challenge has similarities to gambling because the variables are millions of millions, if not billions of billions. At the same time, we do not equip ourselves with a crystal ball but use current trends
In this festive edition of “News of the Week”, host Mike brings a heartwarming Christmas story from the small town of Evergreen. The episode focuses on the tale of ‘Jacobs’ Joyful Toys’, a traditional toy store struggling to survive amidst competition from a new, modern toy giant, ‘TechToys Galore’. The story unfolds as
A new year is about to begin.Just like individuals, small and medium enterprises hope that the coming year will be one of great breakthrough or perhaps the most extraordinary year ever.For this reason, plans, mind maps, and projects are created.A part of these plans is based precisely on the entrepreneur’s necessary ability to
How many entrepreneurs around the world wish to raise funds for their business, their startup, or to continue supporting a business that is producing great results but is in financial difficulty?Many more than we think. But how many step beyond national borders and realize that they can take advantage of the world?Almost none.And