Africa’s SMEs Drive 90% of Business—But Can They Thrive in the Sustainability Era?

In South Africa’s Western Cape, a boutique hotel and wine farm is grappling with rising insurance costs and increasing climate-related risks—from drought to wildfires. Through the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) […]
Africa’s Readiness to Take Action: Climate Modalities, ESG Impact Investment & Inclusive Growth at B Lab Africa Summit 2025

The 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit 2025 on Climate Modalities, ESG Impact Investment & Inclusive Growth: Africa’s Readiness to Take Action is now officially open for ticket sales. This […]
How being better became this agency’s most profitable strategy yet

By Charlie Stewart, CEO at Rogerwilco The internal reset at Rogerwilco proves that doing good business can be good for business. In early 2023, Rogerwilco reached a breaking point. Caught […]
Building Businesses that Belong: How the New B Corp Standards Drive Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

By Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa As we navigate a world shaped by deep inequalities, from our boardrooms to our factory floors, the call to embed justice, equity, diversity […]
Harnessing Collective Action for Real Change: My Reflections on B Lab’s New Standards

By Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa As a passionate advocate for sustainable and ethical business, I’ve always believed that our influence as business leaders extends far beyond the boardroom. […]
Imani Development Ranked Third on B Corp™ Performance in South Africa!

By Imani Development Imani Development, an award-winning, Africa-based economic consultancy firm, is proud to announce it has successfully completed its B Corp recertification audit, with an impressive B Impact Score […]
How can small businesses in Africa be encouraged to join the green industrial revolution?
By Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of its economy. Their contribution to job creation, economic growth, and innovation is […]
Changing the future of plastics in Africa
We caught up with Mr Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be Certified B Corporation, who are changing the perception of plastic waste. In an interview by […]