DOING BUSINESS IN AFRICA
An innovative multimedia case series
AN OPEN SOURCE LEARNING TOOL
African business schools need local and accessible teaching cases. DBIA puts engaging case content straight into the hands of educators and students. Blogs, infographics, and podcasts allow users to design their own learning journeys.
AFRICAN BUSINESSES IN THEIR OWN WORDS
The DBIA series does not just showcase African businesses – it reflects African perspectives. In DBIA cases, business leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders from across the continent tell their stories in their own words.
A DECONSTRUCTED CASE FORMAT
With DBIA, the UCT GSB CWC is re-imagining the traditional business case by transforming it into a modular, multimedia learning tool that can reach more educators, students, business leaders, and people interested in business challenges.
The Latest Case
Christel House South Africa is part of an international network of independent, no-fee schools. CEO Adri Marais discusses their holistic approach to education, their expansion goals, and growth challenges.
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How DBIA cases work
The DBIA case series takes a multimedia approach to exploring current African business issues. These 'Deconstructed Cases' include podcasts, industry infographics, reading lists, and expert insights.
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Meet African Businesses
DBIA cases feature African businesses from across the continent, and across industries. Each case kicks off with a brief introduction to the company, its context, and its people.
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Next, listen to business leaders discuss their journeys and their current business dilemmas in their own words on The Dilemma podcast.
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Exhibit A presents a snapshot of each company's country and industry context.
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Expand your understanding of African business dilemmas with the latest news, research, reports, and articles on our Reading List.
Hear from experts
Gain insights from our expert faculty at the GSB, industry experts, and other key stakeholders. We ask them to weigh in on the business dilemma and provide helpful hints based on their own research and life experiences.
Case Archive
Qhala
A digital services provider from Kenya
Merchants SA
A business process outsourcing provider in South Africa
Hello Tractor
An agritech company from Nigeria
Regenize
A recycling company from South Africa
ThriveAgric
An agritech company from Nigeria
Yebo Fresh
A grocery e-commerce platform in South Africa
Christel House
An independent, no-fee school in South Africa