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Working in Africa

Inside this issue

• Rapid growth is sparking investment

• Banking sector avoided recession and is still hiring

• Executives from outside the continent should not assume they will walk into a job - -

Content

Jobs galore at the ‘new frontier’

Working in Africa: rapid growth is sparking investment and a huge demand for talent

Healthy banks search for the right recruits

Working in Africa: banking sector avoided recession and is still hiring – but cautiously

Working in Africa: Applicants need experience and humility

Executives from outside the continent should not assume they will walk into a job

Executive took the plunge to stretch himself professionally

A move to Zambia has a dramatic effect on a career – and a family

Business seeks a stake in Africa

Dina Medland says the continent’s resilience during the downturn has made it a focus for jobs growth

South Africa: World Cup triumph fails to lure recruits

Margaret O’Connor finds many candidates shun the country – but those that visit are keen to stay

Nigeria: Teamwork changes attitudes in nation of entrepreneurs

Margaret O’Connor hears two views on the best use of talent