According to the PwC Africa Family Business Survey 2025, family businesses in Africa are experiencing strong growth and resilience despite facing economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and geopolitical pressures. The survey included 79 family businesses from East, West, and Southern Africa, revealing that 66 percent of the respondents achieved single-digit growth.

According to PwC, family-owned businesses in Africa have shown greater resilience than those globally, with 66% reporting sales growth in the past year despite facing inflation, tax challenges, and economic uncertainty. This performance highlights the strength of African family businesses in a challenging economic environment.

The article discusses the Ruparelia Empire's efforts to integrate conservation into Ugandan tourism, highlighting a journey to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Starting from the Speke Resort Munyonyo, travelers embark on a high-speed boat ride across Lake Victoria to reach the sanctuary, which is crucial for primate conservation in East Africa.

Malong Awan discusses the interconnectedness of East Africa's challenges, including aid, youth labor, democracy, and cross-border trade. He suggests that this interdependence could foster mutual support and collaboration among the nations in the region, as highlighted in an interview with The Elephant.

Experts in conservation and wildlife management have highlighted the importance of research in protecting Uganda's biodiversity. They advocate for enhanced collaboration, data-driven interventions, and coordinated actions among institutions. This was discussed at the inaugural National Biodiversity and Innovation Research symposium, where John Makombo, Commissioner for Biodiversity Management at Uganda Wildlife Authority, stressed the critical role of research in these efforts.

GenAfrica Asset Managers is celebrating its 30-year anniversary while focusing on expanding its operations in Africa. The firm aims to leverage emerging investment opportunities driven by innovation to enhance its portfolio. Currently, GenAfrica manages assets for over 110 clients across the region and is looking to strengthen its market position, managing assets exceeding a significant amount.