Africa's Business Heroes

Our monthly ABH AI Newsletter is out! 🎉 In this November edition, we share insights from a recent session our community organized with Alibaba Cloud on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and how entrepreneurs can leverage AI to grow their business. In this edition, we also hear from Collins Muriuku, the CEO and co-founder of TERRA and ABH’s Top 20 as he reflects on his unforgettable journey to the semi-finals in Cairo, Egypt where he connected with fellow entrepreneurs from across Africa, each working to create a transformative impact through their ventures. Collins shares how the experience deepened his appreciation for the power of community, innovation, and shared purpose in driving Africa’s entrepreneurial future. Our spotlight hero of the month is Elmarie Pereira, Co-Founder and CEO of Memeza Shout (PTY) Ltd. and the ABH 2022 Top 10 Hero, who continues to lead groundbreaking work in security across Africa. Elmarie also serves as the curator of Africa’s Business Heroes Johannesburg Hub-a hub that aims to bring together heroes based across South Africa for connection and collaboration. Don’t miss our Opportunity Desk at the end of the newsletter, where you’ll find career openings, courses, and programs offered by our vibrant community members. We’re thrilled to have you with us on this journey! Sincerely, The ABH Team

Tisya Mukuna, a 2024 ABH Top 20 Hero, is reviving coffee production and export in Congo by growing her own coffee in Kinshasa. She has given over 200 people jobs and her goal is to help revive the economy and give more people in her country jobs they can be proud of. Her company Café La Kinoise grows, packages, and brands their own coffee from the farmer to the cup. Watch her story to learn how she grew coffee in impossible conditions. #ABH2024 #AfricanInnovation #ItsAfricanTime #Congo

Making profits is the most important goal in any business, true or false? During the Semi-Final in Cairo, we asked the 2024 ABH Top 20 what they think about this hot topic! What’s your take? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽 #ABH #ItsAfricanTime #Leadership #ABH2024

Meet Alexander Odhiambo, the founder of Solutech, a company transforming how businesses track and manage their sales in Africa. In an industry where tracking sales activities has always been a challenge, Solutech’s innovative app offers a solution. It provides real-time data on field sales, helping companies track their sales teams, and offering managers valuable insights, leading to more informed, strategic decisions. 

Failure can be good! Mina Shahid one of the 2024 ABH Top 10 finalists, shares his business insights. His inspiring journey continues on the ABH Grand Finale stage in Kigali, Rwanda! 🌍 #ABH2024 #AfricanInnovation #ItsAfricanTime

How to identify talent? 💼 Moulaye TABOURÉ a 2019 ABH Top 10 finalist, shares valuable leadership insights on building a strong, resilient team. 🌍💡 #ABH #LeadershipLessons #BusinessGrowth #ItsAfricanTime

Pets in the office: YES or NO? 🐾🤔 During the Semi-Final in Cairo, we asked the 2024 ABH Top 20 what they think about this hot topic! What’s your take? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽 Mina Shahid Rasha Rady Alexander Odhiambo Muriuki Collins Tisya Mukuna Lamiis Pharmaceutical Distributor Jihan Abass #ABH #ItsAfricanTime #Leadership #ABH2024

Important Update: The 2024 ABH Summit & Grand Finale, set for December 4-5, has been postponed. New dates will be shared next week. This change is due to recent US travel protocols affecting our finalists, VIPs, and guests traveling from Rwanda. With Rwanda’s Marburg Virus outbreak now well-contained and no new cases since October 30, we expect these travel restrictions to lift soon. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate together soon! Warm regards, The ABH Team

Trick your mind, because your mind controls your body. 🧠💪 Motivation from Adewale Yusuf @adewaleyusuf_ Co-founder of AltSchool Africa and 2024 ABH Top 20 finalist. #ABH2024 #AfricanInnovation #ItsAfricanTime

Some #realtalk from Adriaan Kruger Co-Founder & CEO of nuvoteQ from South Africa 🇿🇦 and a 2024 ABH Top 20 finalist, as he shares behind-the-scenes truths about work trips, and how the drive to innovate and make an impact keeps him going. #ABH2024 #AfricanInnovation #ItsAfricanTime