News Catch Up | Around Africa
Ghana loses over $52million to online betting annually – Ghana’s caretaker Finance Minister, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has disclosed that the country loses about $52,288,650 in revenue due to leakages in online …
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Entrepreneur of the Week -Seun Sangoleye| Baby Grubz
Seun Sangoleye, is a working mother living in Lagos, Nigeria. She discovered that there was limited almost zero nutritious meals that were available locally. “I started Baby Grubz out of …
Information Technology around Africa
As start-up and innovation culture deepens on the continent, the explosion of tech hubs across Africa has shown no signs of slowing down. According to Quart Africa the number of …
All About Lumina Select
Client Experience: Lumina Select At Summit Recruitment and Search we are always looking to improve our processes and adapt in order to stay up to date with the newest trends …
News Catch-Up | Women’s Edition
Today we are focusing on news about all the amazing women out there! Business Insider Africa: Interview with 8 Powerful Women To mark International Women’s Day this year, Business Insider …
Greig Jansen – CEO, Pura Soda
The soft drink category has long been dominated by large corporates, but nimble startups like SA’s Pura Beverage Company are taking them on by launching innovative products designed to cater …
News Catch Up | Around Africa
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta takes over as EAC chairman: President Uhuru Kenyatta has been elected as the Chairman of the East African Community (EAC). He succeeds Rwanda’s Paul Kagame. During …
How we Make the Workplace Fun | Friendly Friday
At Summit Recruitment and Search, we use our Friday afternoons to engage in fun and entertaining games which is not only an enjoyable way to end the week, but also …
Entrepreneur of the Week | Melvin’s Tea CEO, Flora Mutahi
“In the ’90s, everyone thought you should choose a profession, like a doctor or a nurse. Business was for those people unable to get careers,” says Flora Mutahi, CEO of …
Trends Shaping the Retail and Consumer Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
Recent years have seen surging investor interest in sub-Saharan Africa’s retail & consumer sector. Whereas the focus was traditionally on extractive industries such as oil and mining, a growing consumer …
Weekly News Round-Up | Africa
People who made Africa proud in February: Africans worldwide are making the continent proud by taking up leadership roles and excelling in the positions. Including Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Makhtar Diop, …
Nike Majekodunmi | CEO -Nuts About Cakes
Much like any entrepreneur’s story, Nike Majekodunmi’s journey is one filled with many ups and downs. Originally working as a full time e-business consultant, Majekodunmi found her way into the bakery industry in Lagos …
Looking to Recruit in the Agri Sector? Here’s How Summit can Help!
BACKGROUND: Agriculture, known also as husbandry or farming, is the science of cultivating plants, animals, and other life forms for food, fiber, and fuel. The agricultural industry includes enterprises engaged in …
News Catch Up | Around Africa
Ecobank Nigeria announces the pricing of its Senior Unsecured $300 million bond – Ecobank Nigeria, a wholly owned subsidiary of leading pan-African banking giant, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (‘ETI’), the parent …
Entrepreneur of the Week | SolarTaxi Ghana
Catherine Ama Wilson and Belinda Akaba are taking Ghana’s automobile industry by storm. Their start up, Solartaxi Ghana seeks to promote the use of electric vehicles across the country. The …
Jobs in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry
The scope of supply chain management and operations is very broad, and no two companies necessarily have the same approach to it. Therefore, there are no real defined supply chain career paths—but this …
How to Increase your Odds of Getting Called in for an Interview
The process of getting a job usually starts with an application. Even if you can give a great interview, it won’t matter if you aren’t applying for the right jobs …
8 Steps to Follow for a More Optimized LinkedIn Profile:
Whether you are a marketer, an accountant, a fresh graduate or a manager, you need to put effort into your LinkedIn. The platform offers its users a chance to share …
News Catch Up | Around Africa.
Forbes African Billionaires List 2020: In a year defined by a global pandemic that has challenged almost every aspect of life, leadership is being constantly tested. While the total number …
Questions to ask in Interviews:
Why is this important? Because by asking questions you demonstrate interest, curiosity, passion, EQ, etc. Here are some GENERIC suggestions: “Why do you enjoy working for this company?” -People love …
Economy News This Week| Africa
Kenya’s economy remained in the doldrums in the third quarter of 2020 despite the progressive easing of lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, new data shows. Borrowers defaulted …
QWERTY was designed to slow you down!!
There are actually two theories to this. The first one starts to make sense when you look at manual typewriters. If someone typed too fast, the keys would jam. QWERTY …
Economy News This Week – Africa
A record number of profit warnings by commercial banks has left their shareholders at risk of missing dividends worth over KES 33 billion (approx. USD 300 million) after the lenders …
QUESTIONS to know the ANSWERS to before an INTERVIEW:
1. Why did you apply for the role?Whatever the reason, know your “why” and be ready to enunciate it. 2. Why do you want to work for the company in …
Business and Economy News Highlights | Africa..
Legal awards against the State for contract breaches, unlawful dismissals, lawyers’ fees, human rights violations, and other court disputes hit KES 101.2 billion (approx. USD 930 million) by the end …
Cancelling an Interview??
How to Cancel a Job Interview Regardless of the circumstances, it’s important to let the employer know as soon as possible that you’re not going to be able to make …
Business News Highlights This Week
Uganda’s central bank has said foreign-based commercial banks do not need its approval to lend funds originating abroad, bringing relief to Kenyan banks that had been rattled by a court …
Business & Economy: News Highlights Africa
Soft drinks manufacturer Coca- Cola has opened its trading partners’ transactional financial data for use by listed lender Absa Bank Kenya in the disbursement of business continuity loans. Liquidity levels …
Questions to Ask Recruiters in Interviews
Ask RECRUITERS questions in interviews. It’s a two-way conversation; not a power play! Try these: Who does the role report to? What 3 things are the key to success in …
Job Seeking Tips
1. Know your career goals – First, identify what type of career you want. This is particularly important for people entering the workforce for the first time or changing careers. …
Hospitality Trends For Rebuilding Consumer Trust As Hotels Reopen
Safety firstArguably the key factor in instilling trust among consumers is ensuring strict safety standards are met. This pertains not only to the safety of patrons, but also of hotel …
IT News & Development | World News
Telecom firm Airtel Kenya has launched a TV app service in the market as it moves to tap the growing demand for movie streaming services and rev up data consumption …
Prepare for an Interview This Way:
The week before the interview: 1. Do your homework Research the company and its background beforehand. Search for information online. Find out who will be interviewing you, and review the …
Business and Economy News in Africa This Week
In Rwanda, the tea sector spared by the coronavirus pandemic saw a marked increase during the first quarter of this year. It totals over 9,000 tonnes – revenue of more …
Want recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn?
Then do the following: Make sure your headline is an actual job title. Make sure you have an “About” section. Make sure you have relevant keywords in your “About” section. …
Team Building Activity: Blindfold Tent Building
Blindfolded and under pressure, the group must work together in a race against the clock to put up a tent. Blindfold tent build is a great challenge for developing communication …
Latest News & Updates | Hospitality Sector
IHG experienced its strongest net-system-size growth in more than a decade last year, according to the company’s full-year 2019 report, which showed a 5.6 percent increase (5 percent excluding the …
Testimonials | Career Clinic Feedback
I have learnt a lot on the haves and have not in applying for jobs with regards to relevancy. I got much insight on ensuring how my CV gets noticed …
Latest News and Updates | Hospitality Industry
BBC Travel chose Egypt as the best place to visit this year, especially with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Communications Minister Amr Talaat and Khaled el Anani, the …
How can I get noticed by Recruiters on LinkedIn?
“How can I get noticed by RECRUITERS on LinkedIn?” 1. Make sure your headline is an actual job title. 2. Make sure you have a Summary/ “About” section. 3. Make …
Technology News This Week Across the Globe
Samsung halts chip production after blackout. Some DRAM and NAND flash chip production lines were stopped after electricity was cut due to a problem with a regional power transmission cable. …
Happy Holidays | Seasons Greetings
Happy Holidays from the team at Summit Recruitment & Search! Kindly note, our office will be closed from 21st December 2019 to 05th January 2020. For support, feel free to …
Meet the Team – Priscilla
What made you join Summit Recruitment & Search? I was in the pursuit of a positive organizational culture which is key to feeling motivated and inspired at work. Getting the …
Tech Entrepreneur | Pierre Omidyar, eBay Founder.
Iranian-American economist and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar is best known as the author and executive of eBay, the online sale site. He graduated from Tufts University in 1988 with a degree …
Women in Tech Introducing Entrepreneur of the Week.
Nneile Nkholise, 31 is a young entrepreneur in South Africa. She started with iMED Tech Group in 2015 while studying her master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the Central University …
The Role of Technology in Recruitment
From professional networking sites and job boards to online applicant systems, technology has revolutionized recruitment, profoundly changing how employers and recruiters find potential candidates. Recruitment is one of the significant …
