Duke Malan kicks off this shortened work week's content by explaining how to 'sell a country' in five minutes, particularly from the perspective of Ethiopia, the world's fastest growing economy in 2015. He states that while the country's rise was driven by investment in infrastructure, the agriculture sector, population growth and a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector, few realise that Ethiopia is actually "open for business".

If you're also looking to create a booming business, be sure not to miss insights from those who have been there and done that from an early age in the Entrepreneurship Survey, which has just launched. It provides a glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa, as an emailed questionnaire answered by a selection of young entrepreneurs within the 15 to 25 age group, across the continent. Not surprisingly, they state that access to finance is their main barrier to growth.

With that entrepreneurial spirit in mind, Forbes Africa's first global TV platform, Forbes Africa TV, is another upcoming highlight to look forward to in April. Its flagship show My Worst Day, anchored by award winning Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman correspondent, Peace Hyde and focuses on the most challenging day in the lives of some of the most successful and enterprising business leaders of our time.

Ample inspiration ahead!

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