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

Africa’s digital economy is evolving rapidly, and leaders who fail to adapt risk being left behind. Digital transformation is not just about technology—it’s about strategy, agility, and survival. Key Trends Driving Africa’s Digital Shift: Fintech & mobile money revolution (M-Pesa, Flutterwave, Paystack). AI-powered business insights for better decision-making. E-commerce growth reshaping retail across Africa. How...Read More

“The most difficult conversation I’ve never had.” That’s how one African CEO described his relationship with the three executives who helped launch his now-dominant company. They were there in the cramped office with unreliable electricity, there when investors laughed them out of meeting rooms, there through the first impossible year when market share hovered at...Read More

The boardroom whispers persist: “African workers aren’t as productive as their global counterparts.” This perception has influenced investment decisions, salary structures, and management approaches across the continent for decades. But does this narrative hold up to scrutiny? The reality is far more complex and contradictory than either critics or defenders might admit. The Measurement Mirage...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

While your competitors obsess over AI implementation, they’re missing the real threat: AI isn’t just changing how you operate – it’s invalidating why you exist. The true disruption isn’t technological but strategic. AI doesn’t just optimize your current business model; it questions its very premise. Your core value proposition—what customers actually pay for—is becoming obsolete...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

African american businessman presenting financial statistics by business corporate video call, using phone. Smiling friendly black male business coach teaching distantly online, showing document. After weeks of delays from a professional video editor tasked with slicing and merging several seconds from 16 different videos into a looping background video, I took matters into my own...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