The benefits of operating in Africa have long been recognised and while these economies can be unpredictable but with both South African and Nigeria emerging from recession, many global organisations are looking to enhance their investment and growth plans. Population growth in many African cities is attracting greater investment. In his Agenda column published on 24th June 2018, Iain Dey former Business Editor of The Sunday Times explained that ‘HSBC economist Stephen D King had suggested Africa could account for 40% of the world’s population by 2100’ that ‘there should be opportunities aplenty from this baby boom for UK plc’, but that Brexit distractions meant that this prospect is likely to be an opportunity lost. British businesses should act now. Looking at their talent pipeline and talent succession to make the most of this high growth market. *

Norman Broadbent Safe Bet? Shortlisting in Procurement
Business leadership often mandates that new hires come from a specific industry or category background to try to reduce risk. It is considered the “safe” way to hire, and sometimes it may well be necessary. But