by Oscar Manduku-Habeenzu | Dec 5, 2025 | Business & Industry, Profiles, People, Leadership
How Zimbabwe’s Most Ambitious Entrepreneur Built a Pan-African Business Empire In the landscape of African entrepreneurship, few figures command attention quite like Sir Wicknell Chivayo. From his beginnings as a security guard in Harare to becoming a...
by Oscar Manduku-Habeenzu | Nov 29, 2025 | Business & Industry, Intellectual Property
The Growing Threat of Imitation in African Markets African businesses increasingly face imitation of their brands, packaging, designs and creative works. As markets formalise, more companies enter the same sectors, leading to rising incidences of brand confusion and...
by Oscar Manduku-Habeenzu | Nov 29, 2025 | AI, E-Commerce, Apps & Tech, Business & Industry, Intellectual Property
The Digital Shift and the Rise of Intangible Business Assets Africa’s digital economy is expanding faster than any other region. Even traditional sectors are adopting digital platforms, apps, software systems and cloud-based operations. This transformation has created...
by Oscar Manduku-Habeenzu | Nov 29, 2025 | Intellectual Property
The Complex Legal Terrain of Intellectual Property in Africa Entrepreneurs expanding across African markets must navigate a diverse legal landscape that differs widely from country to country. Intellectual property laws, registration systems, enforcement mechanisms...
by Oscar Manduku-Habeenzu | Nov 29, 2025 | Business & Industry, Intellectual Property
The Shift from Resource-Based to Knowledge-Based Growth Global economic patterns show a decisive shift from resource-driven industries to knowledge-based markets. Intangible assets such as intellectual property, digital platforms, software, brand equity and creative...
