Acha Leke

Senior Partner McKinsey, Chairman Africa ... Advise public, private and social sector leaders across Africa ... Co-Founder ALA & ALN ... Views are my own ...

[MTN Group @MTNGroup]

Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President & CEO, joined the @b20 South Africa panel “Rising Titans: Africa and the Global South in Global Trade.”

He shared why Africa is open for business with its young population, rising digital economy and the massive opportunity in digital infrastructure to drive growth across the continent.

As proud sponsors of @b20 & @g20org South Africa, we’re committed to advancing conversations that shape the future of global cooperation.

Watch the clip below.

#B20Summit #DoingGoodTogether

[The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport]

Headline figures paint a concerning picture of African business health. Yet, the downturn in dollar revenues reported in this year’s 500 Business Champions, published in late February, masks a story of resilience.

Report by @achaleke.
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➡️ https://t.co/S5NbhZogo7

[Professor Landry Signé @LandrySigne]

This is a pivotal time in history for Africa, the United States, and the world. Where should leaders turn their attention? See our piece in #ForesightAfrica 2025-2030 @BrookingsInst: “Leveraging Africa’s inner strength to realize its full economic potential.” https://t.co/TKAWV8IoAz

@BrookingsGlobal @Thunderbird @achaleke #Mayowakuyoro @omidkassiri @McKinsey @McKinsey_MGI @McKinseyAfrica

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Such a huge loss for #africa 🙁🙁 .. rest well @tito_mboweni

[Donald Kaberuka @DonaldKaberuka]

Go well ⁦@tito_mboweni⁩ “You fought the good fight,you finished the race, you kept the faith”RIP Comrade. Your many friends across the Continent salute you.

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Manufacturing is the bedrock of Africa’s growing economy 🏭
@McKinseyAfrica is supporting the Manufacturing Africa program to catalyse inclusive growth and transformation in the manufacturing sector. https://t.co/TmymkoyZrZ

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Our latest episode of the Africa Leaders in Fintech series is out now! In this episode, we interviewed Ashraf Sabry, CEO and founder of Fawry, Egypt's largest mobile money platform. Tune in to find out how Ashraf built Fawry to become a pioneer in Egypt. https://t.co/hzpWCllpCe

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Mayowa Kuyoro and I share insights from our latest research on Africa and outline the continent's strengths and assets that can help it vastly improve its productivity and reinvigorate its economy. https://t.co/4xU9laRHyO

[Chikwe Ihekweazu @Chikwe_I]

Despite the many challenges around the world, we pause to celebrate the accomplishments & global impact of a great African Female Scientist, Professor Rose Leke @LekeRose and her beautiful family and community.

As we say in the land I come from: “It takes a village”

[McKinsey Africa @McKinseyAfrica]

Catch Matthews Mmopi at the World Investment Forum on 18 October 2023, where he will share insights on how stakeholders could position the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in LMICs for growth and to prepare the industry for the next pandemic.

https://t.co/wA5URpVW2I

[Fred Swaniker @FredSwaniker]

@Prosper4Africa @alueducation What does #Boldness mean to you? We will tackle this question at this year’s African Leadership Network gathering in Kigali., @Prosper4Africa @achaleke @oviosu

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Thanks for joining us @NOIweala in the midst of your hectic #UNGA78 schedule .. we appreciate you always supporting and inspiring the next generation 😀

[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala]

Kudos to the Africa Leadership Academy (ALA) for training the continents young leaders today for responsibility tomorrow. Speaking to members of the @ALAcademy community on the sidelines of UNGA. With @achaleke, @malemayehou, Zouera Youssoufou, Aïssatou Diagne and others

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Sooooo proud to call her mom 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 … congrats mummy 🎊🎉🎊🎉 .. thanks for inspiring all of us ..

[The Virchow Prize @virchowprize]

Announcement: @LekeRose receives 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health

Honoured for her pioneering infectious disease research towards a malaria-free world & relentless dedication in advancing gender equality #VirchowPrize2023
Watch the official statement: https://t.co/MeGwAo2pKw

[McKinsey Global Institute @McKinsey_MGI]

On this episode of The @McKinsey Podcast, Mayowa Kuyoro and @achaleke share key insights from our new research on Africa and outline the strengths and assets the continent has that can help it vastly improve its productivity and reinvigorate its economy. https://t.co/sYEMx3SNCf

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Our new research shows that SA is one of 15 African countries that can be classified as “slow growers”, economies that have consistently underperformed Africa’s average growth rate over the past 20 years. Read more here https://t.co/bsjrV9KrZ8

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

I’m thrilled to be launching a new report, Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning diversity into opportunity, which I co-authored with McKinsey & @McKinsey_MGI colleagues. Find out how we think Africa can reignite growth after a decade of slowdown https://t.co/tT9WuX0t8Q

[McKinsey Africa @McKinseyAfrica]

Our latest report, Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning diversity into opportunity, launches today. Find out how #Africa can reignite #growth after a decade of slowdown and get back on a path toward sustainable #development ➡️ https://t.co/ohTXh8bW6c

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

#ALN2023 … we’re back!!! #kigali here we come … @Prosper4Africa

[ALN @Prosper4Africa]

#PostcardsfromALN10 As we reflect on these memories, we're reminded of all the amazing moments we've shared at ALN Gatherings. And we're excited to see what new memories we'll create at ALN 2023.

#ALNKIgali2023 #WhiteParty #SignatureEvent #CommunityBuilding

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

Given the current macroeconomic context, the spread in performance among insurers is set to increase, and insurers that accelerate their AA efforts have a significantly greater chance of being among the winners. https://t.co/xOyPDAXzcT

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

With climate hazards an ever-increasing danger to smallholder farmers, we have identified more than 30 measures that smallholder farmers can pursue to adapt to and mitigate #climatechange. Find out more: https://t.co/X9ftsCQ0Kd

[Acha Leke @achaleke]

In this episode, Dare shares how being a migrant from Benin influenced him to establish @MFS_Africa, the largest mobile money platform on the continent. He also shares what it will take to make payments seamless across borders. https://t.co/fy10LYtZmw