22 On Sloan: Innovative start-ups show sky's the limit
According to a 2018 World Bank report, 66?percent of sub-Saharan Africans are unbanked … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
Treasury's draft policy needs less talk, more action
22 ON SLOANE: The way it collates our challenges and avenues to redirect South Africa’s economic path should be lauded … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: A better functioning country begins with nation building
Nation Building is a concept that can mean different things to different societies.
22 ON SLOANE: Mixing entrepreneurship with skills
Today, being book-taught is not enough, job seekers need to be creative, willing to learn and show perseverance … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
The knock-on effect of knock-off goods
Most of us are probably aware of the recent clashes that took place between the police and traders of counterfeit goods writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Open the economy to create jobs
Advance an open economy to allow new entrants to enter it, easily and quickly without bureaucracy writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Prosperity, property rights are linked
The recent release of the South Africa Land Reform report fuels the advancement of property rights as a key enabler for economic development.
OPINION: Spreading the wings of angel investing in SA
Start-ups face various challenges when launching their businesses, the most notable and obvious one being access to capital.
OPINION: Social capital societal mainspring
To celebrate Mandela Day, there will be an open day at 22 on Sloane where stakeholders can meet start-ups.
OPINION: Now is the time to stand together and get African youth to work
There is nothing more powerful than young, energetic and eager minds writes Kizito Okechukwu.
Africa steering itself towards free and fair elections
As the ANC launched its election manifesto this past weekend, the party hailed its achievements over the past 25 years … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
Partnership with Fortress Reit to fund next wave
OPINION: Fortress Reit partnered with 22 on Sloane to fund the next wave of emerging entrepreneurs across South Africa … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Entrepreneurship week off to a flying start
This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week got off to a flying start this week with the South Africa launch … writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Rwanda proving an ideal host for GEC+Africa 2019
During the past few weeks, I had the exciting opportunity of visiting the city of Kigali, in Rwanda… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Help start-ups create jobs, end youth frustration
At this stage in our development, our experiences should be shaped on the collateral beauty that exists… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Network creates millions of jobs across the globe
The recently concluded Jobs Summit saw stakeholders explore ways to create jobs, especially for the work-starved youth… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Mentorship key to advancing young black farmers
Land expropriation is becoming a reality as the country's people have realised that historical injustices need to be undone… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Mentorship key to advancing young black farmers
Land expropriation is quickly becoming a reality as the people have realised that historical injustices need to be undone… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Are Africa's money suppliers holding out on start-ups?
Money makes the world go round, but for a start-up lack of it brings their entrepreneurial world to a grinding halt… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Recession may be a golden opportunity for SME start-ups
Some of the world's greatest businesses started during a downturn or recession… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Seed grants for start-ups are elemental
The major adversity faced by start-ups remains to be access to both funding and markets… writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Mosito is made of steel she works with daily
Small businesses are economic engines of any country… Yet no space is more mentally challenging and financially frustrating… writes Kizito Okechukwu
Averting global capture of Africa's high-impact start-ups
Modern globalisation makes it difficult for anyone innovative to succeed without collaborating with various stakeholders writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: Why there may be an uncertain future for tech start-ups down the road
The question now is whether start-ups can continue to exist in the future writes Kizito Okechukwu.
OPINION: The social, economic impact of migrating entrepreneurs
In Africa, very limited data and research is available on entrepreneurial migration patterns writes Kizito Okechukwu.