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

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

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

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

When our top candidate withdrew after seeing basic anti-AI interview conditions during a virtual interview, it exposed a telling contradiction in today’s recruitment landscape. This swift retreat raises legitimate questions: Why walk away from demonstrating genuine capabilities? Even if the process wasn’t ideal, professional growth often comes from navigating various evaluation methods. The candidate missed...Read More

The remote work debate in Africa exposes contradictions on all sides. CEOs demand office attendance while ignoring the reality that their management models remain stuck in industrial era thinking. Employees champion flexibility while conveniently overlooking infrastructure challenges that make “working from home” a fundamentally different proposition in Nairobi than in New York. The infrastructure question...Read More