The recent inclusion of African countries like Egypt and Ethiopia into the BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, heralds a new chapter in global economics. This move is not just a symbolic gesture of political alignment, but a significant shift in economic paradigms, offering...
According to U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren, “balancing your money is the key to having more”. I believe the surest ways to have more money starts with you taking the decision to know your true financial health or your true balances to guide your plans. You thereby need to reconcile...
“At your greatest moment, be careful, that’s when the Devil comes for you.” This was the caution Academy-Award Winning Actor Denzel Washington gave to Actor Will Smith minutes after Will shocked the world (and himself) by upstaging the biggest night of Hollywood with a single act of insane indiscipline...
…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...
Microfinance is a novelty; it has been a significant development in the field of finance and poverty alleviation. Microfinance refers to the provision of financial services such as small loans, savings accounts, insurance and financial education to individuals and small businesses that lack access to traditional banking services. Microfinance gained...
“Where words fail, music speaks” This expression has always left me smiling to make a song and dance (about something or someone). As a visual person, words conjure images for me; so this expression creates a scenery in a faraway town where a cultural troupe is dancing gracefully toward me in...
The art of criticism is as old as man in his evolution and development as a rational human being on earth. The word or term criticism is derived from two Greek root words ‘Krisis’ and ‘Kritike’. Criticism is probably traceable to the ancient Egyptians, who unfortunately did not document it properly...
Today, internet connectivity allows many people to send emails, use social media platforms, listen to music, buy or access goods and services online. The fast-paced advancement in technology is indeed, changing the way we do business and stay in touch in the digital landscape. In this regard, many businesses...
In the ever-changing world of business, having a solid long-term strategy is like having a compass that guides a ship through turbulent waters. It is the key to sustainable success and growth for modern organisations. Without a clear plan for the future, companies risk losing their way and getting...
The inspiration for the present article came from a long public chit-chat discussion on LinkedIn; but it seems that the question as to whether you should hire someone with lots of experience or lots of education is a very old one. Can experience really make up for the lack of...