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Issue No. 26 ✦ Spring 2026

The Edit.

Conversations, vendor stories, podcasts and industry insight — from the people building the continent's creative economy.

AYA Africa celebrates Africa Industrialisation Day – 20th November 2022
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AYA Africa celebrates Africa Industrialisation Day – 20th November 2022

Joshua Kibirige highlights some noteworthy focus points for the summit this year. Among them are, clear objectives and outcomes and an emphasis on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

2 min read ✦ May 21, 2023
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AYA Africa supports Elimination of violence against women – 25th November 2022
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AYA Africa supports Elimination of violence against women – 25th November 2022

While shoppers the world over scramble for deals this Black Friday (25 November) and football fans remain transfixed on one of the strangest World Cups in the history of the tournament, the UN will be marking the day by commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The day also kicks-off the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence which will end on the International Human Rights Day on 10 December.

1 min read ✦ November 27, 2022
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No problems and new ideas
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No problems and new ideas

In today's #AskAkua episode, Executive Leadership Coach Akua Nyame-Mensah answers a question she received via Twitter: How do I stop myself from seeing problems and coming up with new ideas while focusing on my startup?

2 min read ✦ November 14, 2022
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AYA Africa welcomes first shipment under the African continental free trade area AfCFTA
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AYA Africa welcomes first shipment under the African continental free trade area AfCFTA

Aya Africa welcomes the good news and will continue working with a range of partners and particularly SMEs, to achieve the vision of AfCFTA. We will continue advocating and spearheading initiatives that make trade between countries more seamless for ordinary businesses without institutional or hefty financial backing. We hope others will follow suit.

2 min read ✦ October 13, 2022
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Building a business with a romantic partner
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Building a business with a romantic partner

As a leader, you always want someone who is DOING with you, to help you focus on the things that bring you the most value. Thought partner, cheerleader, sounding board, devil’s advocate. Leadership coaches wear all of these hats and many more in order to support their clients in personal and professional life

2 min read ✦ October 13, 2022
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Misconceptions about Leadership Coaching
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Misconceptions about Leadership Coaching

As a leader, you always want someone who is DOING with you, to help you focus on the things that bring you the most value. Thought partner, cheerleader, sounding board, devil’s advocate. Leadership coaches wear all of these hats and many more in order to support their clients in personal and professional life

2 min read ✦ October 5, 2022
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AYA Africa supports a new future for SMEs on e-Commerce platforms
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AYA Africa supports a new future for SMEs on e-Commerce platforms

AYA Africa supports a new future for SMEs on e-Commerce platforms. Joshua Kibirige shares views on SME participation, in light of The Competition Commission South Africa's, Online…

1 min read ✦ September 25, 2022
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Prioritising for effective time management
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Prioritising for effective time management

In your daily operations, there are multiple tasks and concerns that require your energy, mind and body. This week, we talk about effective prioritisation as a way to succeed in management.

2 min read ✦ September 25, 2022
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Why You are the bedrock
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Why You are the bedrock

An an SME, your business is a cornerstone to the success of the economy. Value your business accordingly and be informed by this, as you have discussions about equity. Join us in conversation with Akua, as she speaks to her guest about giving away equity in your business.

2 min read ✦ August 28, 2022
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The keyword is Collaboration
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The keyword is Collaboration

Collaboration is key to success in our increasingly networked world. Join us in conversation with Akua, to talk about showing up and networking for success.

2 min read ✦ August 12, 2022
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