Why are global brands the heroes of African business stories? When Twitter opened its first African office in Ghana, it made headlines, even though Ghana has +500 tech companies that have a story to tell. And why is there so little written about young people in business in the continent? 70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30, yet they were only mentioned in 8.1% of business stories in 2021.
Worth a conversation? We think so.
Moderator: Natasha Kimani, Research and Media Programme Lead at Africa No Filter.
Our panellists:
1. Bogolo Kenewendo - Global economist and former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry in Botswana.
2. Yasmin Kumi - Founder and chief executive of Africa Foresight Group.
3. Richard Addy - Report author and co-founder of AKAS, an award-winning international consultancy.
