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BPL Africa Connect, a pan-African business growth and investment opportunities entity, will host an international business conference at the Celebration Centre in Harare on 9 May.
The conference, themed “Strategic Agility in a Dynamic Environment”, will provide an opportunity for participants — including local business leaders, CEOs, MDs, C-level executives, senior managers, and entrepreneurs — to explore and discuss strategies and best practices to help businesses adapt, innovate and remain resilient in the face of a rapidly changing market environment.
BPL Africa’s Mr Lionel Marumahoko Snr said as businesses continue to navigate diverse economic challenges, there is a need for collaborative efforts aimed at addressing the various obstacles along the way.
“This event presents a unique opportunity for business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics to come together and engage in meaningful discussions aimed at overcoming the many challenges that can hinder business growth,” Mr Marumahoko said.
The conference will cover a range of topics, including the significance of digital transformation in modern business operations.
Mr Marumahoko said participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into how emerging technologies can be leveraged, how data and analytics can be harnessed and how digital marketing strategies can be effectively implemented to drive business growth.
He added that the conference will also provide valuable insights into effective capital-raising strategies.
“Participants will learn about various financing options, including venture capital, angel investment, crowdfunding and traditional financing. There will also be discussions on investment opportunities in various sectors,” he noted.
Among the top speakers expected at the business summit are Centum Investment Company PLC Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mr James Mworia Mwirigi and CEO Coaching International Partner Mr Ahmed Hassan and Dukka Founder and CEO Ms Keturah Ovio among others.
Mr Marumahoko said to emerge as competitive players on the world stage, African businesses needed to transition from being locally competitive to achieving regional and global relevance.
“This requires a shift in mindset and a willingness to invest in building capabilities and expanding networks,” he said.
He noted that the business summit, which will be one of the largest of its kind in Africa, will provide delegates with practical and actionable insights into achieving operational excellence and adapting to new business models that are responsive to an evolving economic landscape and a dynamic business environment.
“Operating in emerging markets presents its own set of challenges, including political instability, regulatory hurdles, and limited access to capital. However, many African companies have successfully emerged despite these obstacles,” Mr Marumahoko said.
The conference’s main sponsor will be First Capital Bank Zimbabwe, whose CEO Mr Tapera Mushoriwa, will be among the conference speakers.
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