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Blogs
06/06/2025, 14:00
Posted By: Amarachika
Empowering South African Youth: Insights from Youth Month 2025
Learn actionable insights for talents and businesses looking to partner with Africa’s rising workforce as South Africa unveils Youth Month 2025, shaping the future of African youth in transport, creative industries, mining, and beyond.
Youth Development
30/05/2025, 11:35
Posted By: Amarachika
Africa’s Young Workforce: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Africa, home to the world's youngest population (with a median age of 19), is a continent in motion. Nevertheless, we are facing some of the highest rates of underemployment and unemployment among young people. According to the International Labour Organization, nearly one-third of young Africans are unemployed, and over two-thirds are trapped in precarious, informal employment, as the World Bank has previously observed.
Youth Development
23/05/2025, 09:01
Posted By: Mozisha
Diversity as a Growth Strategy: What Global Teams Gain When You Hire from Africa
It’s easy to think of hiring as a transactional process: fill the gap, meet the deadline, move the needle. The top businesses, however, are aware that hiring new employees has far greater implications. The individuals you hire do more than simply carry out tasks; they also influence culture, spur creativity, and establish the direction of your company's future.
Youth Development
16/05/2025, 09:06
Posted By: Mozisha
Mozisha’s Integration Model: The Future of Scalable Hiring
For most companies today, hiring globally often feels like a gamble. You either spend weeks sifting through resumes, onboarding freelancers who don’t stick, or working with outsourcing agencies that deliver disjointed results. But what if there was a way to expand your team across borders without losing rhythm, time, or control? Mozisha’s answer is simple: integration over outsourcing.
Youth Development
08/05/2025, 10:42
Posted By: Mozisha
The Mozisha Model: A Case Study in Rebuilding African Talent from the Ground Up
In our last article, we established Africa doesn’t have a talent problem but a system problem. While young people across the continent are brimming with potential, access to practical, high-quality pathways into global industries is still rare. Mozisha is changing that. Through its end-to-end talent development pipeline — from skills training to mentorship to job placement — Mozisha has created a replicable model for what African talent infrastructure can look like in the 21st century. Below is a breakdown of how this model
Youth Development
02/05/2025, 08:14
Posted By: Mozisha
The Paradox of Talent in Africa: Why the Problem Isn’t Just Skills or Jobs, But the System Itself
Every now and then, a question appears on African corporate discourse, causing the entire ecosystem to erupt in think pieces and an intense back-and-forth between two exhausted sides. The question usually goes, "Is there really a skill gap?” On the one hand, hiring managers and HR professionals say, "We simply can not find the right talent. People lack the necessary skills for the job." On the other side, thousands of job seekers are asking, "What jobs? Point us to them.”
Youth Development
25/04/2025, 11:12
Posted By: Mozisha
Africa's Untapped Goldmine: Why Investing in Its People is the Smartest Play
Alright, let's sit down and have a real conversation. For years, maybe decades, the global narrative around Africa has often felt... incomplete. Focused on challenges, aid, or the extraction of physical resources. But I want to talk about something far more valuable, something dynamic and brimming with potential: the people. The incredible human talent spread across this vast, diverse, and vibrant continent.
Africa
Youth Development
14/03/2025, 15:13
Posted By: Mozisha
Master Self-Directed Learning: Your Path to Continuous Growth
In today's rapidly changing world, the ability to learn independently isn't just valuable—it's essential. Whether you're looking to advance your career, explore new interests, or simply stay relevant in your field, self-directed learning is the key to ongoing personal and professional development. After years of exploring different learning methods and helping others develop their skills, I've identified five powerful strategies that can transform anyone into an effective self-directed learner. Let me share what I've discovered about mastering this crucial skill.
Education
21/02/2025, 12:45
Posted By: Mozisha
The Digital Marketing Revolution: From Basic Blogs to AI-Powered Experiences
Remember when having a website and sending occasional emails was considered cutting-edge digital marketing? Those days feel like ancient history now. The marketing landscape has transformed so dramatically that even strategies from just five years ago can seem outdated.
AI
10/02/2025, 11:40
Posted By: Mozisha
AI-Ready Skills: What Employers Want in 2025
A few days ago, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a thought-provoking piece titled "Three Observations," where he reflected on the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its implications for humanity. One line, in particular, stood out: “Agency, willfulness, and determination will likely be extremely valuable. Correctly deciding what to do and figuring out how to navigate an ever-changing world will have huge value; resilience and adaptability will be helpful skills to cultivate.”
AI
08/02/2025, 15:48
Posted By: Mozisha
Data-Driven Africa: Unlocking the Continent’s Tech Potential
Africa’s tech industry is booming. From Lagos to Nairobi, Cape Town to Kigali, the continent is witnessing a digital revolution driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and a growing pool of talented professionals. But in this data-driven era, one skill stands out as a game-changer for African tech professionals: data literacy.
tech
31/01/2025, 13:19
Posted By: Mozisha
Why Hybrid Skills Are The Future
The workplace sure has changed, hasn't it? Gone are the times when you could build a whole career around a single specialization. These days, it's all about being versatile. The most valuable professionals are those who can wear multiple hats – maybe you're a marketer who codes, or an accountant who's great at data visualization.
tech
Remote work
08/04/2024, 11:00
Posted By: Dede Israel
Investing in African Talents the Workforce of the Future
Governments can play a crucial role in investing in skills development, such as digital literacy and education programs to improve the chances of African talents in global markets.
Education
Policy
Investment
01/04/2024, 10:05
Posted By: Dede Israel
Rethinking African Education
Without looking back: it is difficult to critically examine an education structure influenced by colonization. One that does not serve Africans, causing inequities and learning inequalities. However, there is hope.
African Education Gap
Educational Technology
Education Reform
Policy
25/03/2024, 11:00
Posted By: Dede Israel
A Flexible Work Arrangement Model and African Talents
This "Remote Work Generation" – spanning from Generation Z to Baby Boomers – who experienced the uncertainties, anxieties, and grief associated with COVID-19...In Africa, this Remote Work Generation represents a new wave of youth bridging the unemployment gap, while achieving greater freedom and work-life balance
African Education Gap
Educational Technology
Flexible Working Arrangement
12/03/2024, 11:00
Posted By: Dede Israel
Ivy Barely and Dr. Grace Olugbodi Inspire Inclusion in African Ed-Tech
Ivy Barley and Dr. Grace Olugbodi are leading the Ed-Tech industry through research, innovation, and policy influence. initiatives like Developers in Vogue and BeGenio, tackles gender disparity and making STEM education fun.
International Women's Day 2024
#inspireinclusion
IWD 2024
STEM
Education
Gender Gap
Mentorship
04/03/2024, 13:12
Posted By: Dede Israel
A Closer Look at Nigeria's 774 Project
Analysis of the challenges faced by Nigeria in terms of infrastructure and regulation, progress made over the years, and the potential impact of the 774 Local Government Areas Connectivity project on Education and Education startups like Mozisha.
Digital Economy
Educational Technology
Policy
Education Reform
African Education Gap
Economy
23/02/2024, 10:25
Posted By: Dede Israel
What The UNESCO 2024 SDG4 Scorecard Means for Education in Africa
The 2024 SDG 4 Scorecard reveals progress and challenges in education across Africa. Despite improvements, quality and access lag behind other regions. The report highlights areas needing attention and provides insights for policymakers.
Policy
African Education Gap
Educational Technology
13/02/2024, 09:53
Posted By: Dede Israel
Empowering Africa's Youth: Bridging The Educational Gap
It's no longer a myth: Africa's education programs often fail to nurture the creative spirit of its youth, a spirit that benefits the continent and holds the potential to drive the global economy. In fact, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under 30, Africa boasts the world's youngest and fastest-growing population.
Education
Youth Development
Economy
Educational Technology
27/01/2024, 16:52
Posted By: Mozisha
Unleashing Africa's Creative Force (Part 2)
A few weeks back, I kicked off a series on Unleashing Africa's Creative Force. I sketched out a vision for the future driven by the vast, untapped potential of hundreds of millions of vibrant and talented youth yearning for opportunities to showcase their creativity. Today, I will dive into some strategies to transform that potential energy into kinetic energy, channeling it for the socio-economic development of Africa.
Education
Youth Development
Art
01/12/2023, 16:16
Posted By: Mozisha
Unleashing Africa's Creative Force
In the quiet embrace of an early Cape Town morning, my thoughts resonate with the heartbeat of a continent pulsating with passion. If Africa has anything in large quantities, it's passion—an army of young people, fierce and talented. All they need are opportunities.
Art
Business
Education
Youth Development
