A young woman of 19 has taken control of a project to help small children learn how to garden. Her own talents began at the tender age of 8–when her mother encouraged her to plant fruit and vegetables. Later, Jamila Jennifer Abubakar chose to focus her attention on flowers, where she learned everything she could [...]
If you would consider Africa as your business/investment place, then I commit with my vast knowledge the provision of timely, relevant, appropriate and holistic information on the available business and investment opportunities within the African continent, and get value on their investments. The African continent remains vastly unexploited besides being a huge reservoir of all [...]
Africa had been at a disadvantage for several decades now due to its reputation with political insurgencies and wars. The local African business sector had also been struggling in their international expansion efforts due to Africa’s weak infrastructure and slow development in the information and communication technology field. The agricultural sector had not also reached [...]
Students who’ve completed a foreign policy or international business program of study might be eager to begin working in a foreign country. Perhaps they might be a bit ambivalent or scared, too. After all, the business practices of various nations in Africa, Europe, Asia – and even, North America – can differ vastly from American [...]
In order to determine if your idea is viable, you must explore whether there is enough room in the marketplace to compete effectively. You must also explore your idea to determine if there are any opportunities that will generate a profit. Among the most common techniques to help determine if your idea is viable, is [...]
South Africa is a middle-income country which lies on the southern tip of Africa. This beautiful country is bounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe lie on its North, while Swaziland and Mozambique lie on its East. Although the country is categorized as a middle-income country, it is blessed with abundant [...]
Nowadays there is quite a heavy focus on environmental issues in business. It seems that more and more an eco-friendly orientated business is seen in a more of positive light than their no-so-green counterparts.This high regard for such a socially responsible business is usually acknowledged by not only other businesses and the government, but also [...]
HIGH EXPECTATIONSAmerican businesses expect too much too soon from Africa. Start-ups businesses do not immediately see profits in America nor in Africa.Remember: The Japanese did not arrive in America yesterday. They have been here to years, nurturing relationships that today reap them millions of dollars and massive American ownership. Consider this quote, “Think Big, Focus [...]
Anyone considering an expatriate job in Africa should study the on-line Africa Jobs Boards. Live job boards are the best way to find available openings whether you are a mining engineer, an accountant, a diesel mechanic or a business development manager. All these roles, and many others are advertised on websites designed to attract the [...]
Last year while traveling in Jakarta, Indonesia, I shared a taxi with three other people. I ended up sitting in the back seat with a pastor who introduced himself and stated that he was from Cape Town, South Africa. I told him that we would be there a couple of months later. We shared business [...]
