Africa Business

A powerful story about the African philosophy of teamwork and collaboration that has the power to reshape our workplaces, our relationships with our coworkers, and our personal lives, written by the bestselling coauthor of Fish! and the bestselling author of 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics is filled with personal stories that bring to life heroic figures we all know and introduce listeners to some of those who’ve worked behind the scenes but are still hidden. Whatever their perch, the Colored Girls, which is what Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore call themselves - are always focused on the larger goal of “hurrying history” so that every American - regardless of race, gender or religious background - can have a seat at the table. This audiobook tells their story.

KC Rottok Chesaina seeks to uncover the unique personality traits, business acumen, and leadership values that have turned CEOs into captains of industry. Based on extensive research and focused interviews with the leaders of some of South Africa’s top companies, including Vodacom, Bidvest, Capitec Bank, RMB, Dis-Chem, Discovery Health, Nedbank, Sanlam, Momentum, Curro, Exxaro, Harmony Gold and MTN, Chesaina’s book takes you to the heart of corporate South Africa.

Learn what makes the African American market unique, why marketers should care, and how you can effectively connect with black Americans. Drawing on her wealth of experience and ongoing research and consulting on the African American market, Pepper shares with listeners her thoughtful insights on this influential segment.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Juba, South Sudan, with Entrepreneurship: An Introduction, a book that stitches together the vibrant fabric of African culture with the threads of digital innovation. This is not just a story; it’s a movement, a testament to the power of dreams and the digital tools that can make them a reality. Discover the world of Panyim, a young and passionate entrepreneur whose traditional clothing shop, Nile Threads, becomes a canvas for his dreams. But when the dreams are big, the challenges rise to meet them. Panyim’s struggle with the ...

Rose, a successful Chicago publicist, reunites with her best friend from High School, now a famous Hollywood actor, after a 10+ years break in their friendship. Old flames rekindle and through their love affair, and help of their outrageously quirky and laughable friends, Queen, an unabashedly flaming gay man and Whoopi, a sports columnist, they bloom and learn love like people is multi-hued and the key to happiness and love is accepting love and ourselves for what they are.

This is the true biography of an AFRICAN LIVING LEGEND- who hails and live in a rural setting and became one of the greatest men of our time. He started as a humble Primary school teacher, delved into farming, cooperative movement and industrial revolution still without stepping out of the village where he was born and bred. Today, in Isoko land , Delta state , Niger Delta Region and in Nigeria , he is honoured and highly respected as the greatest farmer with local, National and International awards and recognition above his contemporaries. But what are the secrets of this great African ...

Drop-dead-gorgeous Ethan Chambers loves his life as Hollywood's most eligible—and elusive—bachelor. Plus, the talented actor has just gotten an offer he can't refuse: a starring role on TV's hit medical drama. But it's the show's sultry makeup and wardrobe director who's got his pulse racing—and making him think twice about staying single.

In Business Spotlight Audio 05/2023 für Mai hören Sie Artikel und Interviews aus der Welt des Business-Englisch. Mit Übungen verbessern Sie Ihre sprachlichen und kommunikativen Kompetenzen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf Afrika, u.a. mit Beiträgen über die reichste Frau Nigerias, Kleinunternehmen in Uganda, dem einzigen Kino in Benin, Afrikas erster Beauftragter für die Folgen extremer Hitze. In "Business Skills" erfahren Sie, wie Sie das Gegenteil Ihres Strebens erreichen, nämlich kein guter, sondern ein schrecklicher Vorgesetzter zu werden.

Amidst Cleveland's Hustle, A Bookstore Clings to Hope... ...Will the secret millionaire's love write its salvation, or will shadows from his past seal its fate?Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Heart Hardcovers isn't just a bookstore—it's a symbol of resilience and dreams on the brink of fading into obscurity. Miriam Bennett, its spirited owner, stands at the crossroads of saving her beloved haven. As the digital age threatens the very essence of printed stories, Miriam’s determination is all that keeps the lights on. The rent is overdue, and hope is thin. Enter Elijah Stone, ...

Discover the Secret to The Strength of For Us By Us and how America's Black communities can thrive and create wealth...In a world where diversity is celebrated, Black people in America have faced a multitude of challenges, resistance, and struggles for their basic rights and freedoms. The scars of slavery and segregation still linger, echoing through the generations. Yet, amid adversity, pockets of unity have emerged, forging unbreakable bonds of strength and solidarity. From the plantations of forced labor to the fight for civil rights, this book takes you on a profound journey through ...

A leading sociologist reveals why racial inequality persists in the workplace despite today’s multi-billion-dollar diversity industry—and provides actional solutions for creating a truly equitable, multiracial future.

Take a trip into theheart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautifulbackdrop of Brazil.... Two weeks in Rio - surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.

Hailed as America’s greatest civil rights advocate, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired the people of the United States to demand equality, regardless of the color of their skin. And he did it peacefully. Time may have passed, but in today’s world, his teachings are needed more than ever. With Martin Luther King, Jr.’s wisdom and unwavering dedication to making the opposition listen, you can become a peaceful leader and advocate for the way the world should look, no matter who stands in your way.

Corporate America continues to struggle with racial equity in a post-George Floyd world. As the United States becomes more diverse and the public consciousness continues to shift, successful racial equity efforts in the workplace are needed now more than ever. Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace exposes the ways that white culture and expectations are centered in the modern American workplace and the fears within corporate spaces about talking candidly, openly, and honestly about whiteness, white supremacy, and anti-Blackness.

In this thought-provoking and heartbreaking memoir, an award-winning writer tells the story of his father, John Stanley Ford, the first Black software engineer at IBM, revealing how racism insidiously affected his father’s view of himself and their relationship.

With twenty years of experience in frontier markets, including a decade working in Africa, author Jonathan Berman engages with top business leaders on the vast opportunities and challenges of the continent. Success in Africa pushes past the headlines on Africa's growth to answer the questions often asked by companies and investors: Who do I work with there and what drives them? How do I deal with government? What about war, disease, and poverty? What about China? How do I win?

In The Warrior Code, entrepreneur, philanthropist, reality star, and retired gunnery sergeant Tee Marie Hanible serves up 11 principles to awaken your inner badass and thrive in the face of adversity. With insightful honesty and wisdom and set against the backdrop of Tee’s life, The Warrior Code will help you understand that things can beat us back from realizing our true potential...but the key is finding the way to realize one’s own innate strength.

When business mixes with pleasure, passions ignite in the Book Shop Zara knows romancing her boss is a recipe for disaster, but she can't resist the powerful attraction between them. Alex is the older, successful owner of a thriving bookstore chain who could threaten everything Zara has worked for with just a flick of his wrist. Yet from the moment the beautiful young black woman begins working for Alex's company, the confident white executive pursues her relentlessly, unable to deny their explosive chemistry. Strict rules against office relationships exist for good reason, but Alex and ...

Often, new exporters will feel a bit overwhelmed about trading with South Africa. Much consideration and planning will need to go into deciding on the company type, delivery of products and services, marketing strategies, and local conditions.