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Navigating unemployment in a changing skills development landscape

Navigating unemployment in a changing skills development landscapeTarryn Mason, Progression

Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

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Reverse mentoring - Intergenerational collaboration

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Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

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Pictured from left to right: Simon Mwangi, CEO/Founder The Bridge Africa Group Ltd, Kenya; AGCO’s Nuradin Osman; Dr George Njenga, Dean, Strathmore Business School and Dr Andy Wilcox, Head of Crop and Environment Science, Harper Adams University, UK. (Image Source: AGCO Corporation)

New training programme to help fill vital management roles in African agriculture

2 Oct 2017

Free mentorship and training for Africa's entrepreneurs

Free mentorship and training for Africa's entrepreneurs

14 Sep 2017

#THINCAfrica: Developing Africa's hospitality professionals of the future

#THINCAfrica: Developing Africa's hospitality professionals of the future

Cari Coetzee 13 Sep 2017

Dana Air recruits, trains more Nigerian pilots in South Africa, Spain

Dana Air recruits, trains more Nigerian pilots in South Africa, Spain

Abdullateef Aliyu 6 Sep 2017

Design thinking has business potential

Design thinking has business potential

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Entrepreneurs can win $100,000 with Kwesé quiz competition

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Stanford GSB, De Beers in $3m partnership for entrepreneurs

Stanford GSB, De Beers in $3m partnership for entrepreneurs

21 Aug 2017

Seed Engine gets increased investment from WDB

Seed Engine gets increased investment from WDB

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What kind of business leaders does Africa need?

What kind of business leaders does Africa need?

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Lagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing

Lagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing

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The 2017 Resolution Social Venture Challenge winners

Winners of Resolution Social Venture Challenge agents of change in their communities

20 Jul 2017

Lagos Garage Training Programme graduates third batch of entrepreneurs

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Top African execs choose an MBA

Top African execs choose an MBA

23 May 2017

Entries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

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Africa's women in business challenge status quo

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Five lessons in strategy from the non-profit world

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'Brain drain' hits sub-Saharan Africa: IMF

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Company identity and your start-up: how to cultivate a winning culture

Company identity and your start-up: how to cultivate a winning culture

Harry Welby-Cooke 14 Jul 2016

Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 178: Short course - Building and maintaining a sustainable business

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Bringing recruitment to NGOs in Africa

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Pictured from left to right: Simon Mwangi, CEO/Founder The Bridge Africa Group Ltd, Kenya; AGCO’s Nuradin Osman; Dr George Njenga, Dean, Strathmore Business School and Dr Andy Wilcox, Head of Crop and Environment Science, Harper Adams University, UK. (Image Source: AGCO Corporation)

AgricultureNew training programme to help fill vital management roles in African agriculture

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Design thinking has business potential

EducationDesign thinking has business potential

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Entrepreneurs can win $100,000 with Kwesé quiz competition

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29 Aug 2017

Stanford GSB, De Beers in $3m partnership for entrepreneurs

EntrepreneurshipStanford GSB, De Beers in $3m partnership for entrepreneurs

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Seed Engine gets increased investment from WDB

HR & ManagementSeed Engine gets increased investment from WDB

15 Aug 2017

What kind of business leaders does Africa need?

Marketing & MediaWhat kind of business leaders does Africa need?

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Lagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing

EducationLagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing

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The 2017 Resolution Social Venture Challenge winners

AgricultureWinners of Resolution Social Venture Challenge agents of change in their communities

20 Jul 2017

Lagos Garage Training Programme graduates third batch of entrepreneurs

RetailLagos Garage Training Programme graduates third batch of entrepreneurs

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AgricultureSkills development in agriculture should be seen as an investment

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Top African execs choose an MBA

HR & ManagementTop African execs choose an MBA

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ESG & SustainabilityEntries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

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Five lessons in strategy from the non-profit world

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Falara © –

Marketing & Media#Influencerchange: Think like an influencer

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Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

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[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 178: Short course - Building and maintaining a sustainable business

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Bringing recruitment to NGOs in Africa

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Marketing & MediaEconomical metamorphisms: 2020

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Two ways for Africa to grow exponentially

ICTTwo ways for Africa to grow exponentially

Tiisetso Maloma 12 Oct 2015

Mobile survey informs Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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Training is the key to aligning your new African businesses with your strategy

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Unsuccessful business venture abroad? Chances are, you didn't do your homework

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SAP Africa partners with BMZ to facilitate fresh economic prospects for Africa

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Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa

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EBSA plants the employer branding seed in Kenya

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