Trade agreements play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, fostering international cooperation and opening up new opportunities for countries around the world. One such significant trade deal was recently sealed between Kenya and the European Union (EU), marking a remarkable milestone in their bilateral relations. The agreement, signed...
Welcome to the world of corporate communication, where words have the power to shape perceptions, influence actions, and ultimately define a brand's identity. In today's fast-paced business environment, it's essential for companies to align their communication strategies with their brand values and messaging. By doing so, they can create...
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has quietly amended the Electronic Communications Managed Services License (ECMSL) to limit the scope of support Huawei and Ericsson can provide to the mobile network operators (MNOs).  The regulator has subsequently licensed or is licensing new vendors to take up the rest of the...
“A friend in need is a friend indeed” Leading at the edge of Chaos: What is making the relationship between China and Africa grow positively can be linked to when China showed up at the continent’s lowest point. I will share some key highlights on the significance of the timing of China’s...
“What's in a name?" is a phrase derived from William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet famously asks: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." The phrase implies that a name is merely a label or...
It's always impossible until it is done – Nelson Mandela In 1952 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela faced long odds. A Xhosa lawyer born in the village of Mvezo in Umtata, Nelson was an activist who believed in a free country where all its citizens - blacks, whites, and coloreds - were...
The pervasiveness of environmental concerns in today’s world and conversations about sustainability make renewable energy a non-negotiable imperative if the world must reverse its current course.  This feature article explores the transformative power of renewable energy and highlights its numerous advantages in shaping a sustainable future. With their ability...
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious programme aimed at building global infrastructure and enhancing China's influence worldwide. Launched in 2013, it has become the largest transnational infrastructure project ever undertaken by a single country. While the BRI has brought significant benefits – such as improved transportation...
In today's digital age, customers expect seamless experiences when interacting with businesses, regardless of the channel they choose to engage with. To meet these expectations, companies must break down the silos between different departments and technologies to create a unified omnichannel strategy. This strategy can help create synergy and...
In last week’s article, Lionel unpacked the initial phases of the ambitious plan for building a billion-dollar business: including the array of market complexities that awaited him in his new role; unexpected failure; and the important lessons he quickly learnt from the early setback. In this week’s article – the...