There is no unique determinant of the youth employment challenge in the African region. Rather, a combination of factors contributes to compound a situation that has become a top political … read more »
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Why Summit Recruitment & Search?
Summit Recruitment & Search was established 13 years ago by Sue Withers (British by birth) to address the recruitment & executive search needs of middle to large-sized multinational companies across Africa. … read more »
Case Study: – Onboarding process and challenges
Initial stage: Client was looking to recruit an accountant for a dynamic Manufacturing firm. Scenario: A perfect candidate was selected by Summit and was presented with an offer letter by … read more »
This Day in History – What Happened Today
On this day in history: In 1981 a teenager fires six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II. Know something fascinating that happened in history? Share with us 😊! …..
Career Clinic Feedback 2019
We don’t only focus on your CV but your overall personality during our career clinic. Here is what one of our candidates had to say: “I loved the fact that the recruitment consultant … read more »
Funding Opportunities for NGOs in Africa in 2019
Several trends are disrupting the traditional funding sources relied upon by many non-governmental organizations. Reason for this is that organizations that fund these NGOs such as USAID have sharply cut … read more »
Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse
Uber drivers in London and major U.S. cities held a series of strikes on Wednesday to protest the disparity between gig-economy conditions and the sums that investors are likely to … read more »
Diaspora inflows hit Sh67bn in quarter one
Kenyans living and working abroad sent home Sh67.16 billion in the first three months of the year, underlining the dependability of the inflows and importance to the economy. The … read more »
Tanzania reviews position, now seeks to endorse EPA deal
The Tanzanian government is reviewing its position on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, with a view to endorsing the deal, The Citizen has learnt. Officials are currently engaging … read more »
AfDB, Fidelity Bank to fund MSMEs with $50m
The African Development Bank and Fidelity Bank Plc have signed a $50m financing agreement aimed at the funding and promoting the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the … read more »
Leading Tunisian bank selects Temenos to drive digital transformation and future growth
Temenos, the banking software company, today announced that the Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB) has become the latest bank in the country to select Temenos for its digital transformation program. ATB … read more »
Nigeria Extends 50% Discount For Business Name Registration
SAN FRANCISCO, May 06, (THEWILL) – Spurred by the successes recorded in the first 50% discount window for business registration in Nigeria, the federal government has directed the Corporate Affairs … read more »
Huawei poised to fuel China foreign policy in Kenya
Technology giant Huawei is poised to become one of China’s main links for fuelling the next phase of its ambitious programmes under the Belt and Roads Initiative (BRI) in Kenya. … read more »
Retired civil servants get 3 percent pay increase in July
More than 300, 000 retired civil servants will from July receive a three percent pay rise, adding to the burden of keeping them happy in old age, with the pension … read more »
Harambee on what must be done to get young people working
“Please give me a moment, I just need to find a quiet spot,” Lebo Nke, an executive at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator began her interview with Fin24 in the bustling … read more »
Good job markets demand a more open and equal economy – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu Natal that South Africa’s best hope of becoming job market disruptors was to address inequality and strive towards making South Africa … read more »
Poorly educated workers may threaten China’s future growth
China has a growing economic problem: A massive education gap between rural and urban areas. Privileged city kids attend well-funded schools and their after-school hours are crammed with music lessons … read more »
IS KHAKI TACKY DURING INTERVIEWS?
What happened to the times when candidates who were job hunting used to dress up for interviews? When the importance of first impressions actually meant something to someone? … read more »
TransEast selects Sap Business One solution to harmonize operations
With the tenth-fastest growing economy in the world this year, Kenya is in the midst of a transformative period of economic growth and advancement. In fact, according to the latest … read more »
Africa fintech sector to hit the $3 billion mark by 2020
The Africa FinTech sector is set to show strong growth over the medium term, from roughly $200m in 2018 to $3bn by 2020 according to, the Institute of Chartered in … read more »
