Serving sustainable jobs in the hospitality industry Published by Adrian Leuenberger on 14 June 2017 The hospitality sector and its role in the value chain is not merely a necessary accompaniment to economic growth or an afterthought to infrastructure development.
Which are Africa’s most competitive countries? Published by Anna Bruce-Lockhart on 9 May 2017 The best-performing African nations.
Ethiopia can convert its youth bulge from a problem into an opportunity Published by Sosina Bezu on 24 April 2017 Ethiopia’s demographic profile mirrors China’s in the 1980s and of East Asian countries in the 1950s.
Mo Ibrahim: Africa is at a tipping point Published by Mo Ibrahim on 19 April 2017 The demographic dividend is in danger of turning sour.
Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
Emerging markets and the man called Trump Published by Sharief Pansarey and Siboniso Nxumalo on 7 March 2017 A question we often get asked is: What effect will Donald Trump’s America-first policy have on emerging markets?
Can Africa defuse its demographic time-bomb? Published by Roberto Crotti on 11 October 2016 African economies need to increase their levels of productivity and competitiveness.
Fashion and textile industries can grow African economies Published by Emanuela Gregorio on 20 June 2016 Africa needs to move to the top of the global value chain and produce garments targeted at the growing global consumer class.
When good is not good enough for 40m Tanzanians Published by Jacques Morisset on 1 December 2014 In 2012, the average working Tanzanian earned the equivalent of US$1,200, which is lower than the average for sub-Saharan Africa.
How can companies thrive in the age of disruption? Published by Jeffrey Joerres on 29 January 2014 Jeffrey A Joerres suggests companies need to be flexible in order to access and retain human talent.
Job Board: Vacancies for 21 January 2014 Published by Promotional Feature on 21 January 2014 Want to put your degree to good use? Struggling to find talented personnel in Africa? Look no further than the How we made it in Africa Job Board.
Three ways to boost job creation in Africa through agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 October 2012 As countries develop, both the share and number of jobs in agriculture generally decline. Africa can, however, defy this trend.
Five barriers to stable job creation in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2012 There are a number of barriers preventing African businesses from growing and hiring.
Should Cape Town companies pay higher salaries? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2011 There is a general perception among many South Africans that they can earn higher salaries in Johannesburg than in Cape Town.