Afrikan Excellence https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/ All Matters Afrikan Excellence Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:22:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5 214450912 Appreciating Africa’s Informal Sector: Which Way Forward? https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/27/appreciating-africas-informal-sector-which-way-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appreciating-africas-informal-sector-which-way-forward https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/27/appreciating-africas-informal-sector-which-way-forward/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:22:39 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=574 The informal sector generally contributes a huge percentage of Africa’s GDP but typically faces many challenges such as:
1. Non-inclusion of financial services.
2. Lack of secure income and struggle to secure...
How Might African Economies Promote The Informal Sector?

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The informal economy makes up a momentous magnitude of the global economy. The sector generally contributes a huge percentage of Africa’s GDP.

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Microscopic attention has been paid to the role of the informal sector in furthering growth- even though it is a huge opportunity for reasonable income generation for many people.

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Informal businesses typically face many challenges:

  1. Non-inclusion of financial services and access to credit for useful investments.
  2. Lack of secure income including employment benefits and collective protection.
  3. Informal businesses struggle to secure access to traditional banking services.

How Might African Economies Promote The Informal Sector?

  1. Aptly address the risks associated with financing informal businesses. African governments should intend to allow better access to financing, and foster the availability of information on the sector.
  2. Facilitation of access to formal financing channels in boosting informal businesses could be, among other things, a way to incentivize them to embrace formality.
  3. Policy makers could work with the informal sector and embrace access to information and generation of knowledge on the sector.
  4. Competency development may be crucial for lenders such as banks and other financial institutions to better manage risks associated with lending to informal businesses.
  5. Kenya has done a commendable job at accommodating medical coverage through NHIF, a proposal by Kenya’s National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill 2021 that has helped guarantee a comprehensive health coverage. The bill makes it mandatory for all Kenyans 18 years or older to have NHIF membership either through employment or by voluntary nature for the self-employed.
  6. Seize and leverage available opportunities in digitization and partnerships through digital technologies that may reduce risks, increase transparency, and lower costs. Strategic partnerships can be low-hanging fruit for financing to informal businesses.
  7. Innovative financing mechanisms have seen a rise across Africa by leveraging technology. Kenya is for example leveraging and thriving on innovative ideas like the use of mobile payment platforms, legalizing chamas (self-help groups) and partnerships with microfinance institutions to tap into the informal sector.

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Right It For Persons With Disabilities https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/20/right-it-for-persons-with-disabilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=right-it-for-persons-with-disabilities https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/20/right-it-for-persons-with-disabilities/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:12:49 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=576 Changing the direction of the wind can be a daunting task but there’s always an option to change the sail and point it to your…

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Changing the direction of the wind can be a daunting task but there’s always an option to change the sail and point it to your direction instead, right?

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Every time I walk in the buzzy streets of Nairobi, I’m reminded of being the captain of my life by the hundreds of people running up and down with the aim of earning their daily bread. Out of these people are the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and trust me with all the buzziness of the city, it is impossible to miss them.

PWDs have occupied their spaces. They’re contributing to the economy through their businesses- going at it hard.

However, even with the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratified by 168 countries over time, there has been both progress and stubborn impediments.

There are many challenges and non-inclusion when it comes to accessibility and discrimination. Disability discrimination is treating others less well and putting them at a disadvantage for reasons relating to their disability.

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We MUST put a lot into consideration for PWDs By:

  • Guaranteeing the right to quality education at all levels for Persons with disabilities.
  • Addressing the rights of Persons with disabilities to work in an open, inclusive and accessible environment.
  • Ensure Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest possible standard of health without discrimination.
  • Innovation: With the constant rise of innovative products hitting the market, I feel there needs to be inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
  • We should not to victimize Persons with disabilities or assume they see their disability as a tragedy. They do not. Do not underestimate the abilities of PWDs.

Majority of PWDs are out there fearlessly influencing their communities. If you check out some of the feature stories I have written on a couple of indomitable young fearless Africans with disability, you’ll just be amazed.

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  • It is bad manners to assume that everyone you meet needs you as their hero. Always ask if someone needs your assistance before providing it. Don’t try to accommodate every last need of PWDs in attempts to be respectful. I know, I know- society has taught us otherwise but, nevertheless, the better choice is to simply and courteously ask if your help is welcome.

Be in the know and check out the Equality Act in your country in regards to Persons with Disabilities and engage if need be.

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Balance Your Leadership Role Like You Would The Clutch Gear https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/13/balance-your-leadership-role-like-you-would-the-clutch-gear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=balance-your-leadership-role-like-you-would-the-clutch-gear https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/04/13/balance-your-leadership-role-like-you-would-the-clutch-gear/#respond Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:07:44 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=572 My first encounter with the clutch pedal many moons ago was a complete disaster. My feet could not figure out what to concentrate on forcing me to struggle with keeping my eyes on the road and on my feet! Let’s not forget the stalling and flying over bumps.

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Sometimes I feel like leadership skills compare closely to the clutch pedal. If you’ve ever driven a manual shift car, then you’re most probably familiar with the clutch, the third pedal that you have to press in order to change gears.

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My first encounter with the clutch pedal many moons ago was a complete disaster. My feet could not figure out what to concentrate on forcing me to struggle with keeping my eyes on the road and on my feet! Let’s not forget the stalling and flying over bumps. It greatly matters if your instructor is an enemy of progress and wants you to fail- but I digress.

The bad habit of riding the clutch and not learning how to balance it with the accelerator pedal applies to leadership skills. A balance is required in leading successfully through areas such as delegation, vision and goals, and taking full responsibility of your leadership position.

In interviewing and interacting with many leaders from various backgrounds, I have come to a conclusion that wisdom is important. It is key while leading others.

Related: https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/02/16/the-7-pillars-of-good-governanceleadership/

Here are 7 wisdom nuggets from successful leaders

7. Articulate your vision clearly and be demanding about it. What is your purpose and the central motivating aims of your life? Your team needs to fully understand your decisions, influence behavior, goals and your ability to offer a sense of direction. Give them a meaningful and satisfying vision to work towards.

6. Always make the best decisions in the moment regardless of inauspicious entanglements.

They say higher-ranking leadership is often a matter of excellent instinct. Making wise decisions when faced with a tough decision is key through assessment of the available information and selection of the best possible courses of action.

5. Choices have consequences and you may most likely get what you choose. Hands up with me- anyone ever rushed into things and made a rush decision that made you cringe later- maybe lament and cry a little? Yes. Choose wisely.

4. Hold on tight to perpetual optimism. Many leaders swear by the nature of buoyancy as a force multiplier. Remaining calm and being kind is key to the leadership journey because few people make viable and enduring decisions in an atmosphere of chaos. I mean, even the great book tells us in Philippians 4:6–7 to not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present our requests to God. 

3. You have to DOOM any counsel of your fears or naysayers. A great leader is here for success and growth and never has time for all the Debbie downers and killjoys. Remember the lady who said, ‘’Ain’t nobody got time for that…’’

2. Please check on the small things and SHARE credit. It is imperative and goes without say that when something goes well, you must share the credit down and around the whole team. Ensure your team believes they were the ones who did it.

1. God and Prayer. Many leaders know and believe that God is the epitome of everything they do and their success journeys. Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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Mastering the clutch pedal takes clever technique and time and so does leadership. Get in there and embrace servant leadership.

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If you have been blessed to be in the company of a wise woman, you’ll agree with me that it is as super fulfilling as the famous Kenyan masala chai, aromatic Kenyan kahawa or that strong addictive Ethiopian coffee.

After all, Proverbs 8 did tell us that counsel, sound judgement and insight are powerful tools to be used by kings and leaders to govern and rule.

Today we’re looking at 7 female African leaders that have led massive economies. These African female Heads of States are among many, known and unknown, remembered and forgotten, who came before them. I mean, we’ve all heard of fearless African warriors who led their communities valiantly.

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  1. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of Ethiopia

Sahle-Work Zewde is known to many as a well-seasoned diplomat. She took the presidential office in 2018 after being unanimously elected by members of the National Parliamentary Assembly.

Prior to assuming her President role, she served as an ambassador for Ethiopia in Senegal, Djibouti and France. She worked as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA).

She was also the Director-General for African Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. In 2011, Zewde was appointed to the position of Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. President Sahle-Work Zewde also served as the UN representative at the African Union.

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  1. Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, Gabon

Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, the Prime Minister of Gabon was born in 1964 in Libreville. She is an economist by training. Don’t you love economists? I adore them. These breed can accelerate GDP rates like the Kenyan athletes do the marathons if they want to.

She received a degree in economics and public finance from the Gabonese Institute of Economy and Finance. She has served Gabon for decades.

Raponda has worked as Director General of the Economy and Deputy Director General in the Housing Bank of Gabon, as Budget Minister and was the elected Mayor of the capital city Libreville representing the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party.

She also became President of United Cities and Local Governments Africa and played a vital role in Africa’s peace and security. Talking about an African warrior, Raponda also served as her country’s Defense Minister.

  1. Prime Minister Dogbé Tomegah, Togo

Victoire Sidémého Dzidudu Dogbé Tomegah, the Prime Minister of Togo is a respected and experienced politician. Prior to her position, she worked at the United Nations Development Programme and also served as the Cabinet Director to the President of Togo.

Tomegah Dogbé was also the Minister of Grassroots Development, Youth Craft and Youth Employment.

  1. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. She studied at Madison Business College and Harvard University.

She was the Deputy Minister of Finance, worked for the World Bank in the Caribbean and Latin America and worked for Citibank and then the Equator Bank. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won the 2005 presidential election and was re-elected in 2011. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011, in recognition of her efforts to bring women into the peacekeeping process. She has received numerous other awards for her leadership.

Is it just me or does she eminate a Wangari Maathai vibe?

  1. Samia Suluhu Hassan

She is the current Tanzanian president after assuming office upon the death of president John Pombe Magufuli in 2020.

She previously served as the Vice president of Tanzania, the Member of Parliament for Makunduchi and was the Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office for Union Affairs. She also served as a minister in the semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar during President Amani Karume’s administration.

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  1. Joyce Hilda Banda, President of Malawi (2012-2014)

Joyce Hilda Banda served as the President of Malawi from 2012 to 2014 after taking over the office following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika.

Before becoming the President of Malawi, she served as the Member of the Parliament, Minister of Gender and Child Welfare and as a foreign Minister. In 2014, Forbes named her as the 40th powerful woman in the world and the most powerful woman in Africa.

  1. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius (2015 – 2018)

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, a biodiversity scientist served as the President of Mauritius from 2015-2018. She opened her own science center known as CIDP Research & Innovation where she is the Managing Director.

There are many other indomitable and fearless female African leaders who are daringly transforming their respective African countries. The contribution of women to what Africa is today is unquestionable.

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Key Emotional Intelligence Skills By Experts https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/23/key-emotional-intelligence-skills-by-experts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=key-emotional-intelligence-skills-by-experts https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/23/key-emotional-intelligence-skills-by-experts/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:01:46 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=539 Emotional intelligence takes time, skill and tact to master. It eliminates nasty behaviors such as anger, quick negative reactions to situations or even...

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Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) skills help in understanding, communicating effectively, empathizing with others, overcoming challenges and defusing conflict.

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Emotional intelligence takes time, skill and tact to master. It eliminates nasty behaviors such as anger, quick negative reactions to situations or even stress.

  1. Self-management: Managing our emotions particularly in stressful situations, and maintaining a positive outlook despite setbacks, helps us make constructive decisions that take us out of our comfort zone. We take initiative and follow through on commitments- responding versus reacting.
  2. Self-Awareness: Knowing who we are and how other people perceive us is critical to achieving boldness without coming off as arrogant. We become mindful of the impact our behavior has on others.

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  1. Social Skills: We respond effectively to others by understanding how they feel, where they are coming from, their verbal and non-verbal communication cues with us without being judgemental. We express ourselves freely, listen without judgement and handle rejection gracefully.
  2. Conflict Management: In most cases, where there’s interaction, conflict is inevitable. It is key to learn how to manage conflict and avoid it through negotiation and mediation.
  3. Empathy for Others: Thinking about and empathizing with how other people are feeling. People with strong emotional intelligence consider the perspectives and emotions of others.
  4. Decision-Making: To improve productivity and cohesion, decision making is vital.

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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

For a successful balance, IQ and EQ exist in tandem and go hand in hand for effectiveness. Emotional intelligence affects our:

  • Performance: A stable EQ helps navigate the social complexities of life.
  • Physical health: A high EQ helps manage stress and ensures great physical health.
  • Mental health: Good management of emotions impact our mental health and help deal with anxiety and depression.
  • Relationships: We become good communicators and have stronger relationships with others.

Measuring Emotional Intelligence

  • Self-report tests: Responding to questions or statements by rating our behaviours.
  • Ability tests: Involves responding to situations and then assessing our skills.

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Emotional Intelligence Skills Examples

  • You become an effective communicator.
  • You become a great decision maker and amicably solve problems.
  • You easily accept criticism.
  • You are deliberate on your actions.
  • You quickly move on after making a mistake.
  • You are at ease saying no when need arises.
  • You loathe misjudgement.

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Agri-Tech| Africa’s Diesel For Growth https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/09/agri-tech-africas-diesel-for-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agri-tech-africas-diesel-for-growth https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/09/agri-tech-africas-diesel-for-growth/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:44:31 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=540 Traditional Agriculture is proving to be small potatoes compared to Agri-tech innovations.

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Traditional Agriculture is proving to be small potatoes compared to Agri-tech innovations. Agricultural techniques in Africa catalyze momentous growth events across the entire agricultural ecosystem.

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Youth commitment to Agri-Tech has led in development of useful agri-tech tools and services for smallholder farmers in horticulture, agriculture, forestry, viticulture and aquaculture in the continent. Talk of betting on the jockey and not on the horse!

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The youth are using creative immersive media such as artificial intelligence, drones, remote sensing, virtual reality, application programming interfaces and other technological methods to promote productivity and return on investments. Fascinating. Well, didn’t someone say, Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

Africa has a burgeoning agri-tech arena. According to Disrupt Africa, a startup funding data website, ‘‘…the African tech startup ecosystem trebled over the course of a record-breaking 2021 that saw total funding pass the US$2 billion mark for the first time.’’ Sings that song, money, money, money- Money!

Higher yields and higher productivity for farmers through automation and mechanization has become the vision for the young agri-techies. Ultimately, African countries are becoming triumphant economies fabricated on its most important industry, agriculture. Kienyeji vegetables and kuku, anyone?

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How might Agri-Tech raise the economies of Africa?

  • Africa has a young tech savvy population aged under 35 years who are interested in getting into agriculture.
  • African governments must intend to facilitate young people to have access to agri-tech tools to transform food production.
  • African economies must provide readily accessible financing and training to young people and easy access to agri-tech tools—like drone technologies, digitized farming experiences and rigor soil sensors.

Fundamentally, innovation is key to making agriculture productive and a viable sustainable model in the motherland.

The youth have proven to grasp and adore the much needed innovation that will help turn all these global technologies into impact on the ground.

Good luck Agri-techies out there- we adore safe home grown foods, don’t you? Make us proud.

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Top 5 African Countries Where Gold Shines https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/02/top-5-african-countries-where-gold-shines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-5-african-countries-where-gold-shines https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/03/02/top-5-african-countries-where-gold-shines/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:24:56 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=541 Africa’s gold mining industry has seen a shift in the recent years with countries such as Ghana, Sudan, Mali, and Burkina Faso entering the fray...

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At the mention of gold, every person sits upright for in it lies great wealth. I mean, show me a man that can resist the attraction of gold and I’ll take you to Jupiter in a ship.

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The first encounter of gold in the Bible is in Genesis 2:12 where God had placed it in the East of the Garden of Eden in a land called Havilah. God in his own words said, ‘’The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.’’

Africa’s gold mining industry has seen a shift in the recent years with countries such as Ghana, Sudan, Mali, and Burkina Faso entering the fray.

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Top five gold mining countries of Africa

  1. Ghana

The citizenry of Ghana are favored people, they get to enjoy pure shea butter and at the same time bath in loads of gold. Ghana seems to grab the top spot from South Africa after mining more than 142 metric tonnes of the precious metal in 2019. Ghana’s minerals account for over 30% of the country’s total exports, with gold comprising 90% of total mineral exports.

  1. South Africa (Mzansi)

While I have been dancing vigorously for years trying to perfect my South African warrior dance move, I was not aware that South Africa is also estimated to possess at least 6,000 metric tonnes of gold reserves (second-largest in the world). This is according to 2018 Mining Global data. That for years, Mzansi has carried Africa on its back when it comes to the precious metal.

  1. Sudan

If you do not know the history of Sudan and its treasures, then you need to read a few books and maybe visit. The North-East African country of Sudan comes third in this list with gold production of more than 120-200 tonnes per annum.

  1. Mali

Apart from the famous Timbuktu, the well-poised, beautiful women and the tall masculine men, this North-West African country of Mali produces more than 60 metric tonnes of gold per annum. Mali is estimated to have at least 800 metric tonnes of gold reserves, according to Norwegian website Eiti.org.

5. Burkina Faso

I know Burkina Faso as a leader in African art and culture, and as a host of the largest craft market in Africa. I was excited to learn that this beauty has one of the most dynamic mining sectors in West Africa along other major resources like copper, zinc, limestone, manganese and phosphate. Burkina Faso’s gold reserves are estimated to be at least 154 metric tonnes, according to Eiti.org.

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Africa’s Creative Economy Is Apt To Fattening Your Pockets https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/02/23/africas-creative-economy-is-apt-to-fattening-your-pockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-creative-economy-is-apt-to-fattening-your-pockets https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/02/23/africas-creative-economy-is-apt-to-fattening-your-pockets/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:28:47 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=533 Mama Africa is not only blessed with minerals and insurmountable commodities, but she is rich in talent and creativity.

The creative economy will most definitely rapidly boost economies and...

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I adore creativity, don’t you? I mean, who doesn’t. Expressiveness dates back to aeons ago- I think from beginning of time.

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Well, just look at stories that took time thousands of years ago like that time David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals.’  (2 Samuel 6:5) or when Miriam the prophetess took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women went out after her with tambourines and dancing.’ (Exodus 15:20) or maybe even when David innocently played the lyre to calm jealous Saul’s demon infested mind?

Ever heard of the saying, we are creators just as God created us? Anyway, you get the drift.

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Mama Africa is not only blessed with minerals and insurmountable commodities, but she is rich in talent and creativity. It is key to note that most countries in our continent lack the framework and proficiency to beneficiate this pool of artistry into viable innovations.

Having made this observation, we have noteworthy exceptions with Nigeria, Northern Africa and South Africa film industries being the most outstanding.

Nollywood, the film industry in Nigeria is ranked as the 2nd largest movie industry in the world after Hollywood based on the number of annual films produced and jobs created. This Nigerian giant creative economy boasts of being the second-largest employer in Nigeria. This reminds me how most of us learned our Nigerian accents from Afro Cinema.

According to Business Insider Africa in a study released in 2021, the Nigerian creative industry employs 4.2 million people across various sectors, Media and Entertainment, Beauty and Lifestyle, Visual Arts, as well as Tourism and Hospitality.

There’s hope because in recent times, there has been much talk about the potential of the creative and cultural industries in contribution to Africa’s economic growth. We are witnesses to governments, local and international organizations and corporate institutions finding creative ways to work with creatives.

The creative economy will most definitely rapidly boost economies and drive inclusive socio-economic development in Africa. According to EY, 2015, this industry has a significant contribution of three percent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). This highlights the economic potential of creative industries as a source of growth and job creation in Africa.

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This poses the one million dollar question, how might other African countries learn and tap into the creative economy? Well, they MUST put into consideration investing in cultural industries, which, according to UNCTAD, are composed of the following 9 sectors

  • Traditional cultural expressions- Arts and crafts, festivals and celebrations.
  • Cultural sites- Archaeological sites, museums, libraries, exhibitions, etc.
  • Visual arts- Paintings, sculptures, photography and antiques.
  • Publishing and printed media- Books, press and other publications.
  • Design- Interior, graphic, fashion, jewellery and toys.
  • Performing arts- Music, theater, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, etc.
  • Audio-visual- Film, television, radio and other broadcasting
  • New/Modern media- Software, video games, digitized creative content
  • Creative services- Architectural, advertising, creative R & D, cultural and recreational activities.

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For the citizenry, good governance is like a good road trip: a way to spend time with your leaders, sometimes annoy each other yet know that the road often leads to beautiful destinations and interesting new places for growth.

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Good governance ensures government policies are implemented through planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling operations.

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Top 7 Pillars of Good Governance

  1. Leaders must be open and transparent: They need accountability in government activities through ethical decision-making, equal representation and responsibility.
  2. The citizenry must always be informed through a conducive environment and adequate public involvement.
  3. The Rule of Law must be obeyed: Representation, participation and adherence of the rule of law is and should be non-negotiable.
  4. Leaders must be responsive through efficiency and effectiveness to deter corruptible and unethical behavior in governance.
  5. Leaders must embrace and perform their set obligations and responsibilities that promote integrity and public interest, advance justice, and seek growth.
  6. Leaders must be competent and have capacity in representation of the people’s will. Without people, the government has no power.
  7. Leaders must flow with the times through innovation and openness to change.


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It is fundamental for leaders to adopt good governance practices in order to preserve and strengthen the citizenry’s confidence and to provide the foundation for a high-performing administration.

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5 Reasons Farmers Must Bring Back The Golden Kienyeji Avocado Of Old https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/02/09/5-reasons-farmers-must-bring-back-the-golden-kienyeji-avocado-of-old/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-reasons-farmers-must-bring-back-the-golden-kienyeji-avocado-of-old https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/2023/02/09/5-reasons-farmers-must-bring-back-the-golden-kienyeji-avocado-of-old/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:35:53 +0000 https://afrikanexcellence.thelovetablet.com/?p=518 Before I get the side eye from those of you who abhor the avocado, please remember junk is in the eyes of the beholder- some look, but the GOLDEN kienyeji avocado of old lovers see, value...

#BringBackTheGoldenKienyejiAvocadoOfOld

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The kienyeji avocado of old just like potential never has a retirement plan. Africa is home to over 50% of the world’s arable land with Agriculture being a pillar of its economy. Kenya now leads as Africa’s largest producer of avocados exporting about 80,000 tonnes. This begs my question, who is cloning and replacing my favorite fruit-The kienyeji avocado of old?

The avocado has always been venerated by many households in Africa. My high school biology teacher used to assert that to get that potassium, those juicy monounsaturated fats, high sources of fiber, folate and vitamins for days, we need to munch those kienyeji avocados daily.

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Eating avocados in some Kenyan settings is still considered a hobby and a party activity. I remember the good old days where we would sprinkle some salt on that fatty avocado, put it in our githeri, blend and mask our faces as we watched Poppy and Simba the dogs fight for their share.

Before I get the side eye from those of you who abhor the avocado, please remember junk is in the eyes of the beholder- some look, but the kienyeji avocado of old lovers see and enjoy.

But just what is happening to the kienyeji avocado of old? I am forced to invest a lot of time just looking for them. All I find is the modern lazy avocado. The kienyeji avocado of old has now become a diamond. I kid you not. We must search and tramp long distances looking for it! This, I fume, is not acceptable.

The kienyeji avocado of old Vs the modern lazy avocado

The kienyeji Avocado of old is naturally fatty and nutritious as is its wild counterparts while the new lazy avocados that have flooded the market lack the natural fat.

The kienyeji Avocado of old has a seed that can be planted or crashed for medicinal powder. You never know with the new lazy avocados in the market- they are indecisive of their shape and form. Sometimes you get enormous seeds with 10 percent flesh, bitter flesh, rotten internally but green on the outside and so on and so forth.

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The kienyeji Avocado of old are small or big and round, fibrous, large-curved, and capitulate nutrition in all its forms. That taste we all know and love. The new lazy avocados can’t decide if they’re humongous, hormonal, bitter or slender.

The kienyeji Avocado of old are free of pesticides and chemical additives.

The kienyeji Avocado of old are loved by dogs while dogs snobbishly sniff at the new lazy avocados, wag their tails in protest and go about their business.

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Dear farmers, it may cost you in terms time and resources. It may seem off putting cultivating the kienyeji Avocado of old but it’s the best long term investment you can make for both your health and ours, your descendants and the health of the planet. #BringBackTheKienyejiAvocadoOfOld

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