Africa’s growing workforce could become its greatest economic advantage if governments invest heavily in education, science, technology and human capital.
By
Jacob Mosenda
Senior Journalist with The Citizen
Mwananchi Communications Limitted
What you need to know:
Beyond the degree: why skills are the new currency for Africa’s next generation of leaders
Africa’s wealth creation paradox: Why prosperity falters and how the digital age offers historic reset
Africa's population is surging: Ex-MTN CEO warns against becoming ‘Invisible’ in new book
AI investment gap threatens Africa's future growth
Agriculture offers a clear pathway. A successful agribusiness rarely succeeds in isolation. It creates demand for suppliers,…
As Africa faces a transformative moment in education, the emphasis on preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce is more…
Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.
The demographic case is equally striking. More than 60% of Africans are under 25. By 2050, one in three people aged 15 to 24…
Africa may lack the resources required to produce the best AI and robotic products, but it has a growing population of youths—to…
Hippolyte Fofack urges the rest of the world to recognize the continent’s demographic tailwind and industrial potential.
