Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

Unleashing the Power of the Informal Economy: Sabi’s Ademola Adesina on Sustainable Solutions for Global Challenges

November 15, 2024

In this edition of the Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series, Africa Collective speaks with Ademola Adesina, Co-founder and President of Sabi, about unlocking the power of Africa’s informal economy to drive sustainable global supply chains. Adesina highlights the critical role of informal merchants, the importance of transparency in sourcing commodities like lithium and...

Driving Prosperity Through Innovation: Insights from Ventures Platform’s Kola Aina on Investment, Partnerships, and Growth

by Africa Collective

Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

November 1, 2024

In our latest interview for the Road to Davos - Leadership Voices Series, Kola Aina, Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, shares insights on how his organisation champions African innovation and entrepreneurship. Kola discusses Ventures Platform's mission to democratise prosperity through investment in capital-efficient startups that address critical challenges across the continent. He emphasises the importance...

Building Africa’s Future: A Conversation with Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, on Infrastructure, Sustainable Growth & Paving the Way for Inclusive Growth

by Africa Collective

Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

October 17, 2024

In this insightful conversation, Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), delves into how the Bank plays a pivotal role in Africa's development by financing transformative infrastructure projects. From energy to education, Mosako highlights the importance of sustainable solutions and regional integration in building a prosperous Africa. Africa Collective: Can you briefly...

Unlocking Africa’s Health Potential: A Conversation with Lutz Hegemann on Innovation, Partnerships, and Sustainability

by Africa Collective

Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

September 26, 2024

In our latest Road to Davos Interview, we sat down with Lutz Hegemann, President of Global Health & Sustainability at Novartis, for an inspiring conversation on transforming health outcomes in Africa. Lutz shared the critical role of innovation, partnerships, and sustainability in addressing the continent's unique challenges. His insights underscore the importance of collaboration and...

Africa’s Growth Engine: An Exclusive Conversation with Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO, on Empowering the Continent’s Future

by Africa Collective

Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

September 4, 2024

As part of our Road to Davos Interview Series, we sat down with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group, to explore the dynamic landscape of Africa’s economic future. Tshabalala shared his insights on the continent’s rapid growth trajectory, the pivotal role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in fostering intra-Africa trade, and...