Historical inequality affects entrepreneurship too. Knowledge and resources are still concentrated. Raymond Ledwaba successfully migrated from a career in banking to a life of entrepreneurship. Having not been exposed to a start-up environment, and suddenly having staff who relied on him for their salaries, this was a plunge into the unknown.
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A plucky team of South African entrepreneurs in the early 2000’s transformed a network of microlenders (or ‘loan sharks’) into a bank — Capitec — that succesfully challenged the country’s established instititutions. Capitec’s exponential growth is a case study in innovation with clear lessons about doing business in Africa.
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Life Lessons: How to fail and win offers practical insights and wisdom for navigating life’s challenges, turning failures into opportunities for growth and success.
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Anton Rupert: Die lewe van ‘n sakelegende is an Afrikaans biography chronicling the remarkable life and business achievements of Anton Rupert, one of South Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs.
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Anton Rupert: The Life of a Business Icon is the English version of the biography detailing Anton Rupert’s extraordinary business career and lasting impact on South African commerce.
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Learn powerful lessons about partnerships, leadership transitions, and knowing when to bring in new talent to scale. Find out why tackling ‘hard things’ like township connectivity creates unbeatable competitive advantages. Be inspired by fibertime™’s remarkable turnaround story.
BBBEE has not always had a positive image in the media. This is partly due to a few individuals who became mega-rich overnight, while the majority of black people, who were supposed to benefit, remained poor.
This is an inspiring story that shifts that narrative with its evidence of small beginnings, resilience and a social conscience in business .
The most successful businesses in the world don’t just know what they do. They know why.
Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or change-maker, One Word challenges you to go beyond mission statements and marketing slogans – to find the authentic essence that inspires people, drives performance, and builds enduring value.