ETHIOPIA: STRONG PRIVATISATION DEVELOPMENTS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LOGISTICS & BANKING SECTORS GOVERNMENT MAKING LONG-AWAITED PRIVATISATION MOVES When I led a large business mission to Addis Ababa in 2016, it was impressed on me by the government authorities whom I met then that state…
NAMIBIA: BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS FROM MAJOR OIL & GAS FINDS There has been much media coverage of the relatively recent major oil and gas finds in Namibia. Let’s set the scene before discussing the resultant business implications. First, there were the announcements…
Zambia: The Return of Anglo-American & Revival of the Mining Sector The news that Anglo American has returned to mining activity in Zambia has drawn the attention of global operators and investors. The move came in the form of a…
Introduction: The Dynamic African Job Market Africa‘s rapid economic growth and diverse opportunities are attracting global businesses. However, the continent’s unique workforce challenges necessitate strategic recruitment and retention strategies. Understanding the dynamics of Africa’s varied cultural, linguistic, and economic landscapes…