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In May 2006 we launched ReConnect Africa.com as the ‘go to’ place for professionals of African origin overseas. READ MORE
On July 11, 2003, African heads of state and government representatives gathered in Maputo, Mozambique, to adopt one of the most important, comprehensive, and progressive legal frameworks for women’s rights the world has ever seen.
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When it comes to women in leadership positions in Africa, the statistics are nowhere close to the overall worldwide figures, says communications leader Mimi Kalinda. READ MORE
On 28 December 2019, I received a letter congratulating me on being awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for my work supporting... READ MORE
Judge Thomas Mensah of Ghana is the first recipient from sub-Saharan Africa of the International Maritime Prize since it was established 33 years ago and adds to his list of achievements of firsts in his illustrious career READ MORE
Vera Ng'oma interviews Bunmi Banjo, the digital transformation expert helping organisations and job seekers with critical digital skills READ MORE
A.T. Kearney’s Global Retail Development Index highlights the rise in African countries, with Ghana and Senegal making the top 10 on the index. READ MORE
Global communications expert Miti Ampoma shares her top tips for success as an entrepreneur READ MORE
New research finds US black professionals face prejudice and a cycle of exclusion that keeps them from the C-suite READ MORE
Traveller spend in Africa could increase by 27% if movement was free within the continent.. READ MORE
Innovative thinking about employment is top of the agenda of every African leader says a report from the African Development Bank. READ MORE
Trying to find a job? Looking to transition your career to Africa? Want to start your own business? Get answers to these and more in our range of career articles.. READ MORE
Need some careers advice? See the burning questions from our readers and the answers offered by our resident Career Coach.. READ MORE
Fed-up with the daily grind of the ‘9 to 5’? Running your own show can be a tempting proposition, but do you have what it takes to be your own boss? Find out in our articles and interviews with entrepreneurs.. READ MORE
Seeking inspiration? Read about how people of African and Caribbean descent are making a difference all over the world.. READ MORE
Want to know more about what’s happening in Africa? Access our articles covering new and ongoing research in Africa. READ MORE
From Artists, Entrepreneurs, Financiers and Publishers to Lawyers, Actors, Engineers, Philanthropists and Inventors.. Read our inspirational 5 Minute Interviews READ MORE
In May 2006 we launched ReConnect Africa.com as the ‘go to’ place for professionals of African origin overseas
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Leadership Diversity in Corporate South Africa A new study on top executives in South Africa shows that despite progress with racial and gender equity, the leadership landscape is still lacking in diversity. Read more |
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It's Time for a New Relationship There is an inexorable shift of economic power from the so-called developed world to the high-growth economies of the developing world, and it’s time for a whole new relationship with Africa, says John Battersby. Read more |
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South Africa's Top Companies Unite in Positive Outlook A recent survey shows that South Africa’s top businesses have cause for optimism. Read more |
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South Africa Grows to 51 Million South Africa's population grew by 15.5%, or almost 7-million people, in the space of 10 years to reach a total of 51.7-million in 2011, according to the country's latest national census. Read more |
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The CRF Institute’s Best Employers campaign has created the Top Employers in Africa Index, with the first class of certified multinationals. Read more |
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We talk to CEO Miller Matola about how Brand South Africa is marketing South Africa to the world. Read more |
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A business survey highlights the increase of Foreign Direct Investment into Africa. Read more |
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Now firmly established as one of South Africa’s top ranked business schools, GIBS is focused on developing the management skills in demand by companies in Africa. Read more |
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Brand South Africa Moves Up the Rankings South Africa moved up to 36th out of 50 countries measured in the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brand Index, confirming the steady improvement in the country's brand reputation. Read more |
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The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index suggests the bottoming out of confidence as South Africa's CEOs look toward a better year in 2012. Read more |
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How WikiAfrica, an international collaboration, is set to change the selective, out-of-context and incomplete information on the Internet about Africa Read more |
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South Africa – Open for Business
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It is also one of the most advanced and productive economies in Africa. Here are just some of the reasons for doing business in South Africa: Read more at: http://www.southafrica.info/business/investing/open.htm#ixzz1mZhSL3mD |
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About the Rainbow Nation
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Over 47-million people with a wide variety of cultures, languages and religious beliefs. Welcome to the Rainbow Nation! Read more Development for "people, planet, prosperity" didn't start with the World Summit in South Africa. It didn't end there, either. Read more Private and public institutions, government policy, schools and universities, resources, links and more. Read more Two oceans, almost 3,000 kilometres of coastline, and massive geo- and biodiversity. Read more A constitutional democracy with three tiers - national, provincial and local government - each with their own executive authority. Read more |
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South Africa – Economy Overview
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![]() South Africa South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa, leading the continent in industrial output and mineral production and generating a large proportion of Africa's electricity. The country has abundant natural resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy and transport sectors, a stock exchange ranked among the top 20 in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting efficient distribution of goods throughout the southern African region. Read more |
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South African Communities Abroad Feeling a bit out of it? Want to connect with some people who know where you're coming from? |
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Global South Africans
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![]() Join South Africa's Worldwide Brain Bank Global South Africans is a project to enlist the talent, experience and credibility of South Africans living abroad in support South Africa and its people at home. South Africans living or travelling abroad will very often be the first point of contact and reference for people overseas whose judgements and decisions have a profound impact on the fortunes of our country. Global South Africans can show the world what South Africans are made of, why we are worth investing in and partnering with and how we can help find creative solutions to the gamut of the world’s problems, from poverty to climate change to inter-communal and regional conflict. By becoming part of the GSA network, you are saying you want to act as a “brand ambassador” for the country. You believe in South Africa, love the place and want to help us reach our full potential for the benefit of all our people and the continent of which we are part. If you would like to know more about or be part of the Global South Africans project and our online network, please click here to drop us a line |
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Gateway to South Africa
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Find out more about the rainbow nation through SAInfo – the official gateway to the nation. |
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