Reflections on the LSE Africa Summit 2016
“Africa’s human capital is its most valuable resource.” As Her Honour Inonge Wina, the Vice President of Zambia and the first woman to hold the position, uttered these words in her opening keynote, the delegates of the third LSE Africa Summit erupted in applause. An idea had been planted, a realisation dawned and a quietly overarching theme for the day […]
Exploring Transformative Innovations in Africa for an Inclusive Future
Guest post from Rebecca Barnett: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s 6th annual Africa Innovate Conference 2016 ignited passion, inspired, and engaged a distinguished guest audience of professionals and students from all around the world. “Transformative Innovations for an inclusive future” was the theme this year, focusing on ways innovative technologies can be a life-changing tool to build and sustain a better […]
The Big Adjustment
Moving back is never easy, but in Nigeria, it’s worth it Moving to another country is never easy and comes with personal and professional challenges. To discuss some of the difficulties and advantages associated with moving back to a country like Nigeria, Movemeback sat down with Dr Femi Sunmonu. Read Dr. Sunmonu’s accounts below. Femi’s Story I qualified as a medical doctor […]
Making Waves: Rachael Owhin
Guest post by Jamal Mehmood: It is clear from the first few minutes of speaking to her, that Rachael Owhin is an intelligent, and grounded young woman. Growing up in Brent, North London, the isolated city was all she knew before she left for Sussex University, and then ultimately to Oxford to read Migration Studies. While Rachael currently resides in Oxford, […]
Get your LBS Africa Summit Early Bird Tickets!
Now in its 15th year, the London Business School’s Africa Business Summit has established itself as a leading forum in Europe for engaged discussion and practical engagement on Africa. This year’s summit, on Saturday, 7th May, is inspired by the Swahili phrase “UKWELI”, and will explore the new realities of doing business in Africa and provide a platform for frank debate on […]
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind #UnreasonableAfrica
Welcome to the latest instalment of your Movemeback Newsletter – bringing you exciting African opportunities, and the latest from the Movemeback Community. You may have heard of ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ – the incredible true story of the teenage Malawian boy, who dreamed of bringing electricity to his impoverished village. For a child who dropped out of school […]
Oxford Business Forum Africa 2016 in Pictures
If you missed the Oxford Business Forum Africa 2016 – no worries! Play catch-up with our selection of photos.