22 On Sloan: Innovative start-ups show sky's the limit

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

Nation Building is a concept that can mean different things to different societies.

22 ON SLOANE: Mixing entrepreneurship with skills

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

Start-ups face various challenges when launching their businesses, the most notable and obvious one being access to capital.

OPINION: Social capital societal mainspring

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

There is nothing more powerful than young, energetic and eager minds writes Kizito Okechukwu.

Africa steering itself towards free and fair elections

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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?

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

Some of the world's greatest businesses started during a downturn or recession… writes Kizito Okechukwu.

OPINION: Seed grants for start-ups are elemental

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

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

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

In Africa, very limited data and research is available on entrepreneurial migration patterns writes Kizito Okechukwu.