{"id":659509,"date":"2026-06-26T15:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/659509\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:14:11","slug":"listen-how-african-small-businesses-can-last-by-fixing-the-missing-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/659509\/","title":{"rendered":"LISTEN | How African small businesses can last by fixing the missing link"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/newpodcast_cms_picture_1024x683_copy-100.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" height=\"683\" width=\"1025\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    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.&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>From spaza shops to community enterprises, entrepreneurship is often driven by grit, but not always supported by the frameworks needed to scale. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>AFRIBOA works with small and micro enterprises to build systems that support stability, scale, and resilience across the continent. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>SEE | <a anchorselected=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/partners.24.com\/the-odds-in-our-favour-a-news24-good-news-podcast\/index.html\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Odds in our Favour special site<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Odds In Our Favour is published every Friday at 07:00. Every episode asks the question: \u201cWhat happens when ordinary South Africans stop waiting and start fixing things?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Listen for more, or check out our special site above for upcoming episodes.<\/p>\n<p>This episode was proudly brought to you by Old Mutual Wealth \u2013 helping clients grow, protect, and preserve what matters most with investment strategies designed to support your legacy.<\/p>\n<p>Comment below. 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