Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to local economic development in Ghana through employment creation, income generation, poverty reduction, and entrepreneurial development. SMEs serve as an important source of livelihood for many people in both urban and rural communities and play a major role in promoting economic growth. Despite these contributions, many SMEs in Ghana continue to face serious challenges that affect their growth and sustainability. This article examines the role of SMEs in local… Read more: The Role of SMEs in Local Economic Development in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges

For many early-stage African entrepreneurs, surviving the initial launch phase is a significant achievement. However, transitioning from survival mode to sustainable, scalable growth remains one of the most critical challenges for innovators across the continent. To help African entrepreneurs break through local market ceilings, the Africa Association of Entrepreneurs (AAE) is proud to present its upcoming“Meet an Expert” Webinar. This intensive virtual session is designed to equip participants with the practical operational strategies and actionable tools needed… Read more: “Meet an Expert” Webinar: Scaling Small Businesses from Local Operations to Regional Market

The African Association of Entrepreneurs (AAE) is pleased to announce the official launch of OfferAfrica, a new digital platform designed to strengthen access to opportunities, resources, and collaboration across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. OfferAfrica is a dedicated space where entrepreneurs, business support organizations, and innovation stakeholders can share and discover verifiedopportunities, including funding calls, accelerator programs, training initiatives, partnerships, and other forms of entrepreneurial support.By centralizing these opportunities in one accessible platform, OfferAfrica aims to reduce information barriers and improve… Read more: Official Launch of OfferAfrica – A New Platform for Sharing Entrepreneurial Opportunities Across Africa

Swedish entrepreneur Olle Olsson operates mainly in East and West Africa, engaging in mineral export and Swedish medical equipment supply. He acts as a bridge linking European enterprises with African markets and assists Swedish small businesses to expand locally. Before the mentoring program ends on June 6, his team will seek two letters of intent and complete a small venture capital investment. Committed to balancing profit and social value, he plans further business expansion across Africa.

In Kenya, people trust mobile money services like M-Pesa more than traditional banks. This is mainly because mobile money is easy to use, widely available, and fits naturally into everyday life. Even though banks offer more formal protections, many people still prefer mobile money. This shows that there are deeper problems in the financial system that need to be solved to help the economy grow and become more inclusive. Abstract Mobile money platforms like M‑Pesa have become… Read more: Trust vs. Structure: How Mobile Money and Banks Shape Kenya’s SME Finance Gap