Smile, teamwork and portrait of business women in office for collaboration creative project. Happy, pride and planning with female interior designers working together for startup company in workplace. We’re thrilled to unveil a new and exciting partnership between Nova Business School Africa (NBSA) and Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited. This collaboration brings to life a...Read More

Nova Business School Africa is proud to announce our strategic partnership with MTN Ghana for their groundbreaking “MTN SME Accelerate 2025” programme launching April 10th under the theme “Business Done Smarter, Faster and Better.” As a key academic partner in this initiative, Nova will leverage our expertise in African business education to support MTN’s vision...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More

Nova Business School Africa is proud to unveil an exceptional leadership team that will spearhead our mission to become The Business School for Africa. These strategic appointments reflect our commitment to developing world-class business education tailored for African realities with global relevance. Prof. Mathew Tsamenyi Appointed as President & CEO Prof. Mathew Tsamenyi joins Nova...Read More

Starting as a new manager can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Recently, I shared these insights with Sophia (not her real name) joining one of our customer facing teams: 1.Listen before leading. Spend weeks observing before making changes. 2.Trust is earned, not assumed. Show genuine interest in your team as people, not just producers. 3.Clarify...Read More

Africa’s entrepreneurship scene is vibrant but fragmented. Too many businesses are stuck in survival mode instead of scaling into high-growth enterprises. The Problem with Hustle Culture: Focus on short-term survival over long-term strategy. Lack of systems and structure for scale. Over-dependence on personal effort instead of building teams. The Shift to High-Growth Enterprises: Build scalable...Read More

Digital native or digitally distracted? Self-aware or self-absorbed? Independent thinkers or uncommitted job-hoppers? The Gen Z debate polarizes African workplaces with compelling arguments on both sides. Executives see employees constantly on smartphones and measure declining output. Gen Z workers counter that they deliver results differently, often faster. Both miss that productivity may need new definitions...Read More

“Good morning Coach B,” the message from a middle manager began. “You are indeed an Iconic legend in our generation. I am a beneficiary under your Coaching.” The journey of coaching rarely follows a straight path. This manager’s reflection illuminates the delicate art of guiding someone who initially resists the very guidance they need. “Initially...Read More

The resignation letter sits on my desk – another “japa” departure. Our third this month. Once, we planned development paths spanning years. Now, we wonder if investing in talent is pouring water into a leaking bucket. After watching our meticulously trained analyst leave for Canada with three days’ notice, the question haunts us: Why develop...Read More

Beyond Business Education: Nova’s Advisory & Solutions Arm At Nova Business School Africa, we don’t just teach business—we build businesses, solve complex challenges, and drive real transformation. That’s why we are launching Nova Business Solutions & Advisory (NBSA)—a strategic business unit providing high-impact, execution-focused advisory solutions for corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, and government entities across Africa....Read More

Let’s address the elephant in the boardroom: Has Africa become the market everyone politely mentions but secretly deprioritizes? The continent’s business narrative oscillates between wild optimism (“fastest growing middle class!”) and quiet pessimism (“but where are the returns?”). Meanwhile, investor attention pivots toward AI, climate tech, and Asian markets with predictable regulatory environments. Yet this...Read More