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BUSINESS IN AFRICA – RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE

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GUEST – Rutendo Hwindingwi – Africa business specialist

Drawing from one of the most famous boxing showdowns in world history in which George Foreman fought Muhammed Ali on Africa solid (Rumble in the Jungle). Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi is able to glean some key nuggets from this fight and how you can apply it to your business development strategy for Africa. Not only does he use examples from this fight, but Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi creates a recipe of success of which the ingredients are also from his practical work experience in Africa and current business trends in Africa.

30 Aug 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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