Archive for January 2020
Skills deficit main challenge facing young entrepreneurs in Fourth Industrial Revolution
By Daniel Mpala Very young African entrepreneurs could be left out of business opportunities expected to be created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, because of the skills deficit among youth when it comes to new technologies. So, says Cover magazine relationship manager Nape Phaleng. Phaleng was speaking in October during a round-table hosted by the…
Read MoreTake young entrepreneurs seriously, say Africa Economic Conference delegates
By Daniel Mpala Young business leaders who attended the Africa Economic Conference in December, have called on governments to take them seriously and recognise their role as engines of growth. In a statement by the African Development Bank (AfDB), young African entrepreneurs present at the conference — which was from 2 to 4 December in Sharm el-Sheik,…
Read MoreYEEP Africa founder decries lack of investments in youth-led startups in South Africa
By Daniel Mpala Young entrepreneurs are just not getting the support they need — despite the incorporation of the subject in school curriculum, argues Youth Enterprise Exchange Programme (YEEP) Africa founder Alesimo Mwanga. “There is very little investment directed at supporting the pipeline growth of startups in South Africa, particularly at that age,” said Mwanga,…
Read MoreWhere does the fourth industrial revolution leave very young African entrepreneurs?
In this article we explore the level to which the industrialization agenda aligns with both the industries and capabilities of very young entrepreneurs (15-22). The argument presented here is that industrialization does not offer an opportunity for this segment of entrepreneurs to add immediate value in and thrive. This exploration aims to open up a…
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