How African small businesses can last by fixing the missing link

Throughout Africa, small businesses power local economies; yet, many remain trapped in survival mode, not for lack of ambition, but because of missing systems, structure, and long-term strategy. From spaza shops to community enterprises, entrepreneurship is often driven by grit, but not always supported by the frameworks needed to scale. In Episode 16, Anisha Mordaunt, founder of AFRIBOA, joins us to unpack what it really takes to build sustainable African businesses, and why structure, and not just hustle, is the missing link in long-term growth. AFRIBOA works with small and micro enterprises to build systems that support stability, scale, and resilience across the continent. This is a conversation about shifting from survival to sustainability and what it means when African businesses are built not just to exist, but to last. This episode was proudly brought to you by Old Mutual Wealth – helping clients grow, protect, and preserve what matters most with investment strategies designed to support your legacy. Comment below. The full edition drops every Friday at 07:00 on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The show is produced by An Wentzel and quality-checked by News24's editors.