Leo Stan Ekeh at TIWLC, Dubai: Why I Choose ‘Corporate Suicide to Build Africa’s Tech Identity

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Zinox Group chairman Leo Stan Ekeh described building a technology company in Africa when the sector was barely established as a form of “corporate suicide.” He shared the perspective at an international women leaders gathering in Dubai, discussing efforts to build Africa's technology identity.

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