The Voice of African Family Business identifies and addresses issues that are specific to the African continent and contribute to the progress on topics related to family business management, particularly on succession, family governance, next-generation development, and family communication. This podcast is hosted by African Family Firms("AFF"), a non-profit pan-African family business association, an association that champions the multi-generational success of African family business.
Succession Planning during the Pandemic and beyond with Mworia Kaibung'a www.africanfamilyfirms.org www.nhakalegacy.com www.nikeanani.com
Succession in family businesses_ right, responsibility or privilege with Krishnan Natarajan www.africanfamilyfirms.org www.nhakalegacy.com www.nikeanani.com"
COVID -19 summit to help Family Businesses cope with the pressures of the pandemic. www.africanfamilyfirms.org www.nhakalegacy.com www.nikeanani.com
Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on financial markets www.africanfamilyfirms.org www.nhakalegacy.com www.nikeanani.com
Managing Family Business Innovation with Prof Alfredo De Massis, Ph.D. www.africanfamilyfirms.org www.nhakalegacy.com www.nikeanani.com
Panel members: Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa); Mrs Nike Anani (African Family Firms); Mrs Andrea Benkenstein Kruger (PWC, South Africa); Mrs Phyllis Bourne (Bourne Global Estates and Investments Africa Ltd., South Africa).
The next generation challenges the status quo of family business. Presenter: Â Mrs Andrea Benkenstein Kruger (PWC, South Africa).
Unpacking a new vision for multigenerational family businesses and demystifying the world that is family business from an African perspective. Interview led by: Prof Shelley Farrington (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa).
Day 2, Session 5: T opic: Family business in ukwalusa kwemfuyo (herding livestock): Conceptualising the philosophy within Xhosa people as a practice. Presenter: Mr Siyabonga Sirayi (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa).
Presenter: Mrs Sanelisiwe Bulelwa Siyotula-Tschappe (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa). Co-authored with Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa) and Prof Dr Stefan Prigge (HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration, Germany).
Day 2, Session 3: Topic: Financial management and family business performance in Ghana. Presenter: Mr Dennis Owusu Oteng (Nobel International Business School, Ghana).
Day 2, Session 2 Topic: Developing a theoretical framework for understanding family firm innovation behaviour. Presenter: Mr Kwame Ntim Sekyere (Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana).
Day 2, Session 1: Topic: The moderating influence of socioemotional wealth on the innovation choices and outputs of South African family businesses – A proposed conceptual model. Presenter: Prof Elmarie Venter and Mr William Aka Ndang (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa).
Panel members: Mr Creagh Sudding and Mr Alan Barr (KPMG, South Africa); Prof Elmarie Venter and Dr Welcome Kupangwa (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa); Dr
The regeneration power of family businesses. Presenters: Mr Alan Barr and Mr Creagh Sudding (KPMG, South Africa)
The case of Moroccan family-owned SMEs. Presenters: Mr Brahim Ouzaka and Prof Saïd Ouhadi (Cadi Ayyad University- Marrakesh, Morocco).
African family business research – initial explorations of the field. Presenters: Ms Cassidy Billings and Prof Shelley Farrington (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa).
Day 1, Session 2: Topic: Family businesses and dynamic capabilities: A systematic literature review. Presenter: Mrs Angela Pike-Bowles (University of Fort Hare, South Africa); co-authored with Dr Juliet Puchert-Townes and Prof Willie Chinyamurindi (University of Fort Hare, South Africa).
Day 1, Session 1 : Topic: Strategic business values in indigenous Black South African family businesses. Presenter: Dr Welcome Kupangwa (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa); co-authored with Prof Shelley Farrington and Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
African Women in Family Business: Keynote with One Oreeng exploring her journey to the top
Keynote address on Reimagining Family Enterprises: A Balance Between Both Masculine and Feminine Speakers: Ella Chase & Veronica Yepez
Keynote address with Jessica Espanoza on Gender-lens investing and impact Speaker: Jessica Espanoza
Keynote address with Bukky George Taylor on Trust but be intentional about your journey. Speaker: Bukky George Taylor
Panel members: Toyin Sanni, Mofoluke Keshinro, Namukale Cintu, Jodi Hill
Moderator: Tshegofatso Moatswi Panel members: Lusanda Magwape, Katlego Mokgethi
Panel Discussion: Answering the call of legacy. A dance between self and family fulfilment. Moderator: Roberta Gumede
Keynote Address - A discussion with Ms Andrena Sawyer, Legacy Starts With You: How African Women Can Build Sustainable Businesses. Speaker: Andrena Sawyer
Keynote Address - A discussion with Ms Adanne Uche, Female Founder Flourishing Against All Odds. Speaker: Adanne Uche
Keynote Address – A discussion with Sethebe Manake, exploring her journey to the top as a female founder. Speaker: Sethebe Manake
Keynote Address – A discussion with Adenike Ogunlesi, exploring her journey to the top as a female founder. Speaker: Madam Adenike Ogunlesi
The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world Speaker: Ulrich Bosch and Moritz Bosch and Christopher Armitage
Role of Diaspora in Family Firms Speaker: Kumbirai Chipadza
Family Governance for the Future Speaker: Suleiman Yahaya
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities Moderator: Nike Olakunri (KPMG Associate Director: Family Office and Private Client – Nigeria) Panelists: Mike Louw (Partner: Deal Advisory - South Africa), Nigel Smith (Head of Deal Advisory – East Africa), Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo (Head of Transaction Services – Nigeria), Creagh Sudding (Associate Director - KPMG Private Enterprise: Family Business - South Africa),
Why the 21st century will belong to Family Businesses Speaker: Josh Baron
Focus on the Future Future of African Family Business Speaker: Tony Bradshaw
Social Impact Investing Speaker: Dr Kim Tan
Building Purpose Driven Enterprises Speaker: Ngwing Kimani
Panel discussion on Focus on the Future Moderator: Alan Barr (Head of KPMG Private Enterprise: Africa) Panelists: Wole Obayomi (Tax partner – Nigeria and KPMG Africa head of Tax), Melissa Duffy (KPMG Tax partner and Head of Family office and Private client South Africa), Sandeep Main (Associate Tax Director – East Africa)
German Family Business - lessons learned, best practice and how it can inspire African Family Businesses Speaker: Andreas Spiess
Focus on Successors: A conversation Speaker: Ronnie Maina
A Recipe For Success: How Family Engagement Can Lead to Better Succession Planning Outcomes Speaker: Jorge Santisteban, Ayo Ayodele, Heather A. George
Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures Speakers: Lexi Novitske, Kiran Dutta, Christopher Rose
The Role of the Next Generation in Internalisation of Family Businesses Speaker: Dr. Femi Akinbola
Building Sustainable Enterprises through Succession Planning Speaker: Abiola Adediran
Focus on Founders: A conversation Speaker: Peter Mutua
Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses Speaker: Bidemi Olumide, Cham Etienne, Yavi Madurai
A discussion on The Islamic Perspective on Financing and Philanthropy Speaker: Mercy Edukugho-Aminah, Raheemat T. Alimi
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