Our History

Our Philosophy

Afri-Economist Business Media is an emerging African multi-media and economic intelligence platform dedicated to creating, packaging and delivering clear, data-driven content and insights on business, economics, finance and investment.

We believe that transparent information, rigorous analysis, and open dialogue are essential for building fairer, more efficient and more inclusive markets across Africa.

Our work sits at the intersection of digital content production, thought leadership, and practical education. Through original analysis, curated conversations, multi-media outputs and accessible content, we equip investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the wider public with reliable news, ideas and intelligence that support better economic decisions.

  • OUR VISION

    To become Africa’s most trusted platform for business, economic, finance and investment insight while empowering a generation of informed decision-makers who drive inclusive growth, market fairness and sustainable development across the continent.

  • OUR MISSION

    To empower African investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs by creating and delivering high-quality multi-media content, data-driven analysis, and transparent, efficient and fair insights that drive informed decision-making

Ivan Ssemugenyi

Ivan Ssemugenyi

Co-Founder
Achilles Kazibwe

Achilles Kazibwe

Co-Founder
Jonathan Basalirwa

Jonathan Basalirwa

Managing Director
Our Objectives

Objectives

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    Deliver high-quality content and insights:

    Create, package and distribute clear, data-driven news, analysis, trends and thought leadership on African business, economics, finance and investment.

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    Enable better decisions

    Equip investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and the public with practical knowledge and reliable intelligence that supports informed economic and investment choices

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    Build financial literacy and capacity

    Strengthen understanding of personal finance, investment instruments, markets and economic concepts through structured content and educational programmes, particularly among young professionals and emerging participants.

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    Foster dialogue and collaboration

    Create platforms (including the Afri-Economist Roundtable Monthly Discussions and the Kampala Business Club) that connect diverse stakeholders, surface actionable ideas and encourage partnerships

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    Grow a trusted African brand

    Establish Afri-Economist as a credible, independent multi-media voice in business and economic intelligence through consistent quality, integrity and relevance.