I sued my own government for five years to get a telecom license. Everyone said I was crazy. But I knew the law was on my side, and the law eventually prevailed. That's the power of democracy — even an imperfect one.
Africa doesn't need charity. It needs connectivity, capital, and competent entrepreneurs. Give a village internet access and watch what happens — you don't need to tell them what to do with it.
The biggest risk is not investing in Africa. 1.4 billion people are going online, getting bank accounts, and building businesses — and most global investors are still looking the other way.
Wealth is not about how much you accumulate but about how much you distribute. I have never met a happy hoarder.
When Mugabe's government tried to shut me down, my employees kept showing up to work every morning. That told me everything I needed to know about the business — and about the people.
I answer questions from young entrepreneurs on Facebook because someone answered mine when I was young. The cycle of mentorship is the most important investment any successful person can make.