[…] energy expert with over 25 years of high level technical, business, research and management experience in power, oil & gas, supply chain and manufacturing, both in South Africa and abroad. Ā He is a Senior Lecturer in Technology and Operations Management at Wits Business School. Dr Michael SonyĀ is a highly published academic in the areas […]
[…] the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition to ādrive society preferences towards nutritious and sustainable food.ā Lastly, Iāll describe our work with Ecobank to advance women-led businesses in Africa and our work with Johnson & Johnson to improve management skills of front-line healthcare workers. We explore the role of business and business schools in developing […]
[…] make in the value proposition. Coaching or access to coaching can help you do that. In-person classroom training increases profits. The study of small firms in South Africa showed that those who received training ā whether finance & accounting or marketing ā increased profits by about 25 to 30 percent. Networking with other entrepreneurs […]
[…] over time, the fact that such services are less accessible in emerging economies results in a services gap. In reviewing the field of entrepreneur support organizations across Africa and India, we identified more than 90 of the most visible accelerators, incubators, and fellowships. Typically, these organizations provide structured learning experiences, peer-to-peer interaction, mentoring, and […]
[…] have its business case studies listed on the Sage database, allowing students, experts and academics to better understand the business landscape in the Middle East and North Africa. The partnership also serves as a catalyst that would drive continued success, growth, and impact for KCC. As of now, a total of 25 business cases […]
We are proud to announce the Africa Business Concept Challenge Top 6 Teams! The Top 6 Teams presented business concepts that stood out from competitive and diverse submissions. Breaking out from an initial 78 teams with over 290 students from 17 countries and 46 schools, we are proud to share the Final Pitch Presentations […]
[…] of education technology also shifts, connecting learners to share ideas and co-create knowledgeāand building the social capital that drives innovation and development. Thatās why we run the Africa Business Concept Challenge and Humanitarian Logistics Challengeāto bring together a global community to help learners generate local solutions. Another example is the GoTrade Fellowship Program which […]
[…] challenge facing management in your community and how the institution addresses this challenge: ISCTE Business School community is facing multiple challenges, that have only been exacerbated with COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, IBS faculty and its partners have developed multiple activities, including the āVital Signs Projectā and the ā3 Minutes inspiring Portugalā, developed in […]
[…] Egyptian market, with the launch of Uber in 2014. Since then, there has been an expansion in platform services beyond ride-hailing, particularly in the delivery sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has further catalysed this trend, leading to a 230% surge in demand for delivery services alone in Egypt. Nevertheless, and despite a growing number of […]
Peaqs is the platform partner for the GBSN Africa Business Concept Competition (ABCC) and has since our last round in April 2021 been on a tremendous journey. Weāve highlighted the two most significant stories from Peaqs, who will also be the platform partner for ABCC in 2022 ā enjoy the reading and join the […]
