With a growing chorus of voices calling for the African Union’s admission to the G20, that outcome looks increasingly likely. Many of the group’s most prominent members, including the United States, China, Japan, Germany and France, have endorsed full membership for the AU, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
…translating volunteer skills to organisational success
Leadership, according to Peter Drucker, is cause and everything else is effect. Leadership skills are, therefore, very essential for the growth and survival of every organisation. It is, therefore, important that individuals at all levels of organisations take steps to develop their skills in...
Zimbabwe and South Africa are neighboring countries that share a lot in common, despite the fact that South Africa is almost three times the size of Zimbabwe. Both countries were dominated economically by white settlers who made these countries their home with little intention to relocate or resettle elsewhere....
Financial technology (Fintech) innovations are becoming the mainstay of the global financial sector and user responses to these innovations have been remarkably positive and embraced at an unprecedented scale.
Today, the adoption and usage of fintech innovations particularly those facilitating payments are shown to have surpassed the volumes and values...
Education is one of the foremost concerns for governments striving to foster development, prioritizing the security and well-being of their youth. However, the deficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy among young girls and women within society has caused them to lag.
Consequently, their ability to compete on the...
The transfer of a bank branch manager prompted a noteworthy reaction from the staff, who displayed their happiness by celebrating, including popping champagne in honour of the manager's departure. In addition, there were individuals among the staff who categorized the manager as a "Toxic Leader," believing that the manager's...
...Can entrepreneurship education weave the threads of prosperity?
The tale of Ananse, the clever spider, is legendary. Ananse, with his intricate webs, demonstrates the power of weaving together many threads to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As Ghana stands on the brink of an economic transformation,...
In the early 1980s, Lou Gerstner led a transformation strategy that significantly improved the fortunes of American Express Travel Related Services (AmEx TRS). He altered the team's outlook and the business's focus, expanded the range of products and services, catered to ignored segments and created a more entrepreneurial work...
Technology and Africa’s Development Challenges
African governments and stakeholders will have to deal with the stark realities of climate change variabilities, inadequate and unsustainable energy supply and increasing unemployment as nations seek economic solutions.
Climate change and its devastating impact on societal livelihoods have taken centre-stage among governments and development partners....
Skills have emerged as a critical area of focus. Forces such as globalisation and advancing technology continue to reshape most jobs, with emerging trends in AI, remote working and climate literacy among others placing demands on workers to acquire new skills. As economies transition from brown to green and...