
Break the Cycle of Business Failure in Africa – Make African Business Great
In Africa, businesses find it hard to keep up with changing times. With a startup failure rate of 54% across the continent. Statista. It is clear that survival isn’t guaranteed. Even in South Africa, the continent’s biggest economy, 27% of businesses cite high costs as a major barrier to innovation, often leading to stagnation and closure. Human Sciences Research Council
And while digital technology has the power to transform businesses, fewer than one in three firms actually use it to its full potential IFC. That’s a huge missed opportunity.
At Innovate Africa Network, we’re on a mission to change this. We help African businesses embrace innovation, adapt to change, and build legacies that last for generations. The future of African business is bright—let’s build it together. #MakeAfricanBusinessGreat.
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Digitalisation is the biggest opportunity Africa has ever had to move from a place of poverty to prosperity.
Aliko Dangote
Africa’s Richest Man
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