speed meet africa - homecoming revolution
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P R O G R A M M E
SPEEDMEET
AFRICA
LONDON 2015
KPMG Africa
From Ethiopia to Ghana, Nigeria to Mozambique, KPMG has a presence in Africa dating back more than 100 years. It’s the right company to use for your career growth and footprint.
Our in-depth knowledge and insights combined with KPMG’s global network of member firms means we are well-placed to help clients across the spectrum of audit, tax and advisory, whether multinational, regional or local.
Connect with us:
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LEAVE THEENVIOUS BEHIND
KPMG Africa
From Ethiopia to Ghana, Nigeria to Mozambique, KPMG has a presence in Africa dating back more than 100 years. It’s the right company to use for your career growth and footprint.
Our in-depth knowledge and insights combined with KPMG’s global network of member firms means we are well-placed to help clients across the spectrum of audit, tax and advisory, whether multinational, regional or local.
Connect with us:
KPMG.com/Africa
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December 2012
Over a decade ago, Madiba stood on the balcony of the SA embassy in London’s Trafalgar Square and looked over a sea of freezing cold South Africans. “I love you all so much,” he said, “I want to put you in my pocket and take you home.” We all roared and wept.
This was the turning point for me. Having lived abroad for 7 years, I returned home to a continent alive with possibility. To this day I continue to have a love-hate relationship with my motherland, but the truth is that I would not want to bring my children up anywhere else.
Every generation believes that they will be the one to change Africa. Yet our generation is blessed with being alive during a time of unprecedented economic growth on the continent. This is Africa’s moment. This is your moment.
We welcome the companies and speakers who have travelled from afar to show you the real opportunities at home, especially our partners KPMG and Pam Golding. We welcome all our African brothers and sisters in the UK who are interested in returning. As Madiba reminded us, “It always seems impossible until it is done”.
I wish you all a wonderful event of networking, career-climbing, speed-meeting, fact-finding, idea-sparking and homecoming.
Onwards and upwards
Angel JonesFounder & CEO Homecoming Revolution
A VERY WARM
WELCOME
Questions Networkers could ask:What do you think is the best/worst thing about moving home?This is what I need, what do you need?How do you think we could work together?
Questions Employers could ask:What are you most proud of in your career?What’s your biggest mistake and what did you learn from it?What excites you about working with us?How soon would you be prepared to move home?
Questions Career-Seekers could ask:(Remember you’ll have heard a lot about each employer in the Careers workshop – so jot down questions as you go)What is the process around making a hiring decision?What is the single best thing about working for your company?How is your company making a difference?
Some FUN things to break the ice for all parties to answer:What role do you see yourself playing in Africa’s prosperity? If you were an African animal – what would you be and why?What book/music are you currently reading/listening to?
SPEED-MEETING TIPSKeep an open mind. Remember this is a two-way conversation.
Respect the timer. Trust your gut and let it flow.
ORDER OF EVENTS> FRIDAY - 20TH MARCH 2015
19h30 CLOSE
18h30 CLOSE
> SATURDAY - 21ST MARCH 2015
13h20 SHORT BREAK
12h30 KEYNOTE WELCOMEJoin us in the auditorium as Angel Jones, CEO of Homecoming Revolution welcomes our esteemed guests.
11h15 VIP SPEED MEET CAREERSBy invitation only. At the VIP CAREERS Speed Meet candidates will be pre-matched with top pan-African employers. Each session is three minutes, with a total of 18 sessions in total.
12h40 IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV. THULI MADONSELAJoin the BBC in being inspired by one of Time Magazine’s mostinfluential people for 2014.
09h00 EVENT OPENS Attendees will walk around and interact with employers, property agents, schools, relocation
providers and immigration advisors.
14h00 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPFor Employers Only – hear insights on employee engagement plus the results of the inaugural“Afrillennials” survey from Ronen Aires, CEO of Student Village.
17h00 GENERAL SPEED MEETOne-on-one for one minute each. These fun, interactive sessions allow you to build your network with other Africans abroad, corporates, homecomers, business figures, ambassadors and top speakers.
15h35 PERSONAL JOURNEYS, HIGHS & LOWSHear inspirational personal journeys from high-profile African experts and homecomers.Angel Jones – CEO Homecoming Revolution | Peter Burdin – Editor of BBC World Affairs Unit | Teddy Warria - Director of Africa 2.0 Kenya | Osato Aghatise – CEO at Ttysoon, Nigeria | Pumela Salela – UK Country Manager Brand South Africa
14h15 ADDRESS BY MMUSI MAIMANEAn address by South African politician Mmusi Maimane.
14h50 PROPERTY WORKSHOPFind out everything about property back home plus receive tips on relocation and settling in.
15h00 EVENT OPENS
Attendees will walk around and interact with employers, property agents, schools, relocation providers and immigration advisors. A range of proudly African products including T-shirts, beaded artworks and books will be on sale.
10h00 CAREERS & JOB OPPORTUNITIESCompulsory for VIP career seekers. If you’re serious about career opportunities back home this is something you don’t want to miss. Each employer has a strict 5 minutes to tell you why you should join them.
18h00 WELCOME DRINKSRelax with a drink, build important global relationships and rub shoulders with new and interesting people including Adv.Thuli Madonsela (Time 100 most influential 2014), Zelda la Grange (Nelson Mandela’s former PA), Kenyan entrepreneur Teddy Warria (Africa 2.0) and Nigerian entrepreneur Osato Aghatise (Ttysoon).
18h30 SPEED MEETOne-on-one for one minute each. These fun, interactive sessions allow you to build your network with other Africans abroad, corporates, homecomers, business figures, ambassadors and top speakers.
** AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SPEAKERSANGEL JONES - @angel1jonesAngel is the Founder and CEO of Homecoming Revolution. Born in South Africa, she spent 7 years at M&C Saatchi in London. In 2000 she co-founded Morrisjones Advertising SA, and she was mentioned by President Thabo Mbeki in the 2005 State of the Nation Address. Angel is a founding member of EO and was a Board Member of Rodean School. She won the 2007 SABC/ Shoprite Checkers Woman of the Year Award in Media and was a 2007 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards finalist.
BENSON MWESIGWA - @KPMGAfricaUgandan-born Benson is a Senior Manager working in the office of KPMG Africa’s Leadership Team in Johannesburg, coordinating and managing client engagements across Africa. He is in charge of KPMG’s “Project Africa” and is a member of the Global Africa Practice market. He is also responsible for thought leadership, liaison with global clients on in-bound investments into Africa and multinationals on cross boarder deals.
MMUSI MAIMANE - @MmusiMaimaneMmusi Maimane is currently the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and the Democratic Alliance Deputy Federal Chairperson. He was formerly the DA National Spokesper-son and the DA Caucus in the City of Johannesburg’s Municipal Council. Mmusi has worked as a business consultant and trainer with a number of firms in South Africa and internationally. He also a philanthropist and chairs a number of NGO boards. He holds a master’s degree in theol-ogy (University of the Witwatersrand), a master’s degree in public administration (University of Wales) and speaks 7 South African languages fluently.
OSATO AGHATISE - @ttysooncardsOsato is co-founder and CEO of ttysoon.com, Nigeria’s first online personalised greeting card store. An unapologetic believer in Africa and the opportunities she offers, he recently quit an in-ternational career with an oil and gas multinational to move back to Nigeria after 6 years abroad to fuel his entrepreneurial dreams. Osato sits on the board of a few other start-ups in Nigeria, and provides eCommerce advice to business associates in Nigeria.
PETER BURDIN - @Burdin123Peter Burdin is the BBC’s former Africa Bureau Editor and has covered major events on the continent. Peter has won 6 Sony Awards for his news and documentaries including coverage of South Africa’s first democratic elections and Nelson Mandela’s funeral. He returned to London in 2014 to assume the role of Editor of the BBC’s World Affairs Unit, leading a team of some of the corporation’s most senior staff. He is now the Director of Peter Burdin African Limited and is advising several leading organisations on the importance of Africa.
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RONEN AIRES - @SVillageRonen is CEO and co-founder of Student Village, a leading youth marketing and career develop-ment solutions provider. Ronen sits on the board of the Entrepreneurs Organisation and is cur-rently launching the Accelerator Programme, which assists early stage entrepreneurs in growing their businesses to the R10m level in 3 years. This programme runs in 20 different regions glob-ally and is a first for Africa. Hear more about his ‘Afrilennials’ survey which offers a deeper under-standing around the South African millennial in the areas of personal, work and social contexts.
TEDDY WARRIA - @Africa2point0The Kenyan entrepreneur and author is the CEO and director of Africa 2.0 Kenya, a growing global pan-African organisation that seeks to keenly impact Africa’s development trajectory. He serves on the boards of several community-centred organisations, is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative and a fellow of the inaugural Tutu’s Leadership for Change in Africa Programme by Private Investors for Africa and the African Leadership Institute. He is also a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.
ADVOCATE THULI MADONSELA - @ThuliMadonsela3Adv. Madonsela has been South Africa’s public protector since October 2010. Her work on con-stitutional reform, land reform and the struggle for the protection of human rights and equality speaks for itself. Prior to this, she held various leadership positions in civil society and the pub-lic sector. One of the 11 technical experts that assisted the Constitutional Assembly in drafting South Africa’s new Constitution, Madonsela is a human rights lawyer, equality expert, constitu-tional analyst and policy specialist, who holds BA Law and LLB degrees.
ZELDA LA GRANGE - @ZeldalaGrangeSAZelda began her career in 1992 at the Department of State Expenditure and in 1994, applied for a job in the office of the Presidency. In 1997, she was promoted to become one of the three private secretaries in President Mandela’s personal staff. In 1999, he requested her to remain in his services beyond retirement. Together with Professor Jakes Gerwel, Zelda was the only other founding staff member of Madiba’s post-presidential office from where the Nelson Mandela Foundation was established. Zelda served Mandela for 19 years in different capacities until his death on 5 December 2013.
PUMELA SALELA - @GlosafPumela Salela is the Country Head for the United Kingdom under Brand South Africa, the custo-dian of the South Africa Country Brand. Her role is to market South Africa in the UK, attract for-eign direct investment into South Africa, mobilise Global South Africans abroad and to manage the brand reputation of South Africa. Prior to serving in this role, Pumela was the Chief Director for Economic Policy Development and Planning at the Department of Economic Development in South Africa.
OVER A DECADE
Francois Pienaar, Rugby World-cup Winner, is brand ambassador
First Career & Property Expo launched in London
Niche events held in New York, Sydney and Dubai
Yvonne Chaka Chaka opens the official launch with FNB
The Homecoming Revolutionbrand is created by Morrisjones
President Thabo Mbeki endorsementin State of Nation Address
The London Expo grows bigger and moves to Olympia
Aaron Mokoena, Bafana Bafana captain, is brand ambassador
Homecomer stories inspire a global movement
Homecoming Africa expands to wider African diaspora at ALN
10 Year Anniversary with FNB at Turbine Hall in Johannesburg
Networking & Strategy events in Johannesburg & Cape Town
OF HOMECOMINGS
1st Ghanaian Homecomer gathering at Movenpick in Accra
Ugandan Diaspora Networking event at The Marriott in Boston
Official EO launch inNairobi
Hundreds of top African profession-als gather at our Expo in London
Wharton AfricaBusiness Forum in Philadelphia
VIP African Talent ChallengeBreakfast at KPMG London
World Bank strategist attends Homeco-ming Revolution workshop in Jozi
KPMG Africa becomes a bronze spon-sor for South Africa, Kenya & Nigeria
African Talent Speed-Date Event in Johannesburg
Oxford SAID Africa BusinessConference in Oxford
#HeartAfrica campaign launchedat ALN in Kigali
Pam Golding becomes official Property Partner
Thousands of skilled Africans living overseas want to return home. Hundreds of businesses in Africa have vacancies and opportunities. By bridging the gap, Homecoming Revolution can play a major role in the Africa Rising success story. (And did you know, the ripple effect is incredible. In South Africa alone, for every 1 skilled person that returns home, 9 new jobs are created in the formal and informal sectors – Solidarity 2004).
• We match-make local employers with African talent - living mainly in the UK and USA.• We introduce relocation services to homecomers – including property, schools, moving companies,
immigration advisors and settling-in products.• We inspire & advise with true stories and practical info – we have a wealth of stories of successful
homecomings, plus in-depth research and up-to-date information on making the move and settling in.
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KEY FACTS: • Established in 2003 • 1.1 million unique website visitors • Monthly newsletter to 44 000 active• global database• Career portal of 6k visitors per month• 37 international & pan-African events• Face-to-face contact with over 17 000
Africans abroad • Over 50 blue-chip client relationships• 91% of clients would recommend
Homecoming Revolution • Collaborations with Clinton Diaspora
Foundation and World Bank Group • President Thabo Mbeki mention in the
State of the Nation Address 2005• 359 000 professional South Africans
returned home in the past 5 years• Founding Partner FNB, Bronze Sponsor
KPMG, Property Partner Pam Golding
If you’re an INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN, join over 400 000 highly skilled professionals who have returned home in the past five years. Please register your CV so we can help match-make with you with employers, plus have a look at current careers on offer. Hear inspirational stories, find out about relocation, get up-to-date info and attend exciting Speed Meet events.
We are especially interested in South Africans, Nigerians, Ghanaians, Ugandans and Kenyans living abroad, who have expertise in Financial Services, Healthcare, ITC, Engineering & Construction, Education, FMCG, Consulting & Advisory, Oil & Energy, Marketing & Advertising, Retail, Human Resources, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Professional Services.
If you’re an AFRICAN EMPLOYER, we have an extensive network of thousands of qualified African professionals who are looking for that perfect role, across all industries. We’ll help you build your talent pipeline and promote your employer brand. You can advertise your jobs here, and make sure you book for our Speed Meets in the UK, USA and pan-Africa.
If you’re a RELOCATION SERVICE PROVIDER, we offer great advertising opportunities online as well as at our events. Homecoming Revolution is a perfect platform for Property Agents, Relocation Services, Immigration Advisors, businesses offering financial services, cellphones, services plus entrepreneurial & investment opportunities.
A significant part of our network also includes : Local Friends & Family, Local Governments, Global Media, Local Homecomers, Local Communities, Global Diaspora Groups, Global School Alumni, Global Key Opinion Leaders, Young African Students, 2nd Generation Africans and Foreign Nationals
Please spread the Homecoming Revolution message – you need Africa and Africa needs you.
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South Africa is an exciting place for business right now. Innovation is firmly on the agenda, and the digital revolution is changing everything—transforming how we work and play. At Accenture, the opportunities to make a difference are limitless and we are looking for bright minds who want to return home to do just that.
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MOBILE TECHNOLOGIESPlan, implement and manage mobilesolutions, including enterprisestrategies, applications and managedservices, m-commerce solutions, andconnected product offerings.
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Our clients depend on our credibility, experience and insights to help solve key business issues and improve business performance. There is no one player who can bring all of that together at the scale and with the degree of integration that we can.
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All rights reserved.Bring your talent and passion to a global organisation at the forefront of business, technology and innovation. Collaborate with diverse, talented colleagues and leaders who support your success. Help transform organisations and communities around the world. Sharpen your skills through industry-leading training and development, as you build an extraordinary career. Visit accenture.co.za/careers to find out why Accenture has been ranked as a top employer in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute.
South Africa is an exciting place for business right now. Innovation is firmly on the agenda, and the digital revolution is changing everything—transforming how we work and play. At Accenture, the opportunities to make a difference are limitless and we are looking for bright minds who want to return home to do just that.
Accenture combines technology, digital and business operations expertise to envision, design and deliver the end-to-end solutions that our clients need to become high-performance businesses and governments.
We deliver our services and solutions through 19 industry groups across communications, media & technology; financial services; health & public service; products; and resources.
We are looking for talented and passionate people for:
FUNCTIONAL STRATEGY Work with clients to design strategic ideas, align solutions to meet customer demands, and execute at speed, focusing on large-scale operations transformation.
IT STRATEGYLead teams to design and implement innovative technology visions, and comprehensive IT and digital strategies through deep industry, IT and business process acumen.
BUSINESS STRATEGY Conduct client relationship development and management, and lead multidisciplinary teams to shape, sell, and deliver business strategy and enterprise transformations.
FINANCIAL SERVICESDesign and deliver solutions across the financial services industry which will help to drive high performance for clients.
MOBILE TECHNOLOGIESPlan, implement and manage mobilesolutions, including enterprisestrategies, applications and managedservices, m-commerce solutions, andconnected product offerings.
INTERACTIVEWork with clients and solution experts to define customer experience, digital marketing, digital and e-commerce strategies, and deliver award winning solutions.
ANALYTICSDerive actionable insights and outcomes from data; manage client relationships, interactions and engagements that lead to large-scale platform and managed services solutions.
Our clients depend on our credibility, experience and insights to help solve key business issues and improve business performance. There is no one player who can bring all of that together at the scale and with the degree of integration that we can.
Come and be a part of the next level of high performance.
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REASONS TO RETURN TOSOUTH AFRICA
• Popping round to family & friends any time you want• Braaing any day of the year• Being surrounded by people who know the difference
between "just now" and "now-now"• That special light just after a typical Jozi thunderstorm• Kids barefoot on green grass• The purple carpet of jacarandas along the avenues• Having a beer and gossip at the car wash• Vetkeok, crème soda, magwenya and bunny chow• The smell of freshly cut grass• The unmistakeable sound of hadedas
A few words from some recent South African homecomers:
“I have never regretted coming home. It has been the most phenomenal quarter of a century to have been a cartoonist. I think there are amazing opportunities despite the new mayhem that exists. It is an amazing country to be in” – Zapiro
"I am convinced that the future of SA is bright. And I want to be a part of its growth. I am sure I will see a lot of fantastic places in the future, but here, I AM HOME” – Warren Joubert
“My body and soul were poised to return home and contribute to the reconstruction of my young nation” – Mbuyi Tshabalala
“There is nonetheless something for which I know I ache, and it is only to be found in my native land. When I lock eyes with a stranger on Johannesburg’s streets, there is a flicker, a flash communication, so fast it is invisible, yet so laden that no words might describe it” - Jonny Steinberg
“I am in love with South Africa - but in a real way. It is not a responsible love or an infatuated love. I can see South Africa’s flaws and its virtues. It makes no sense to live here. It is completely irrational. But it feels so good” – Rosalie Clark
“Leaving behind ten years of memories was emotional, but I was convinced that my heart was still in South Africa” – Philip Botha
“Come home and have a braai in the sunshine on any day of the year. Do it for others but mainly do it for yourself” – Graeme Codrington
“I am happy in South Africa, happier than I ever thought I could be. I had to go through hell to understand I live in heaven” – Ben McCune
“My children are being children and spend more time outdoors than playing DS’s, Wii and watching TV” – Rosemary Hawkins
REASONS TO RETURN TO KENYA
• Watching the sunset with the familiar taste of a Tusker Lager and nyama choma
• Being part of the technology leapfrog as you jump over the digital divide
• Shouting yourself hoarse for the Kenya Sevens• Chilling with your mates with music and blankets and
wine at festivals• Welcoming your soul home as your shouts echo within the Ngong Hills• Waking up each morning with the realisation that you are a Kenyan, in Kenya, for Kenya
A few words from some recent Kenyan homecomers:
“I was in Dubai for 10 years and I came back to do development in Kenya. And today, with my partners, we own the second largest mobile money transfer company in the country” – Oscar Ikunu
“Pack up and come home, the opportunities are here” – Chehar Shah
“I returned from Canada. There are more opportunities back here in terms of professional life, in terms of family network, in terms of quality of life – coming home completely surpassed my expectations” – Angie Gachui
“When you come home to Kenya, it’s so much a ground-floor opportunity, that almost anything you do, if you apply yourself enough, could have a transformational impact” – Andrew Mwavua
“We must change Africa in this generation, it’s our responsibility, no excuses” – Teddy Warria
“You don’t want to miss Africa in this moment in time, this is a ten year space when things are absolutely going to lift off. And one of the things I thought to myself is the last things I want my children to say to me, ‘Dad, where were you when this was all happening. Why were you sitting in London, when things were just lifting off in Africa?’ And that’s the question that I was scared that my kids would ask me, and I’m not wrong, this is the time to be here. This is Kenya’s moment in a way which is really exciting”– Aly-Khan Satchu
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REASONS TO RETURN TO NIGERIA
• The welcoming smiles and friendly loud voices• You’re no longer OYO• Hausa salad, pounded yam and egusi soup• Nobody throws a party better than a Nigerian (and
nobody complains about the loud music!)• Being amongst brothers and sisters who have that
positive attitude of always believing the future is getting better
• The chaos, the madness, the colour, the humanity• Our music is infectious and our films are addictive• Living a life of success and significance in Africa’s biggest economy
A few words from some recent Nigerian homecomers:
“The best thing about being back was no longer feeling like the odd one out. Plus mum and my family were so glad to have me back that I was a princess for those first few months” – Mobola Onibonoje
“I think eventually everyone needs to come back home, I think you have to make up your mind carefully, the time has to be right for you” – Kaliko Olowole
“Nigeria has so many amazing things, the culture, there are so many amazing things to see, places to visit, the shrine, it’s really good. The music is amazing – the dance aspect the way they dance is amazing, and of course, the food!” – Nekka Ezinwa
“Being back home is best for our young kids. The early foundation years have to be spent in a place where the kids can actually get very grounded, because that will be the secret of their success later in life when they know where they’re from.” – Chukuka Chukuma
“People will complain about the power and the traffic and I’ve also lived in several places in Europe where there’s problems of traffic and it’s hard getting around. But of course those things are a reality, they are tough, they are uncomfortable, but if the goal is big enough, the facts don’t count.” – Tunde Ogunrinde
• The incredible freshness of the air• The beautiful weather of rain and sunshine together• Being able to get anywhere fast on a boda boda• Being amongst the best movers in the universe on a
Ugandan dancefloor• The fresh, sweet fruit - everything you buy is organic!• Being greeted everywhere with a warm look of sincerity• The unbeatable taste of a Rollex after midnight in Kabalagala on the way home from a bar• Uganda’s growth figures are looking better than ever
A few words from some recent Ugandan homecomers:
“There are so many plans and aspirations that I still have for the future that I dont think I would have thought of if I was not back home!" – RJ Jabo
“What did I love best about being home? The smell of the fresh crisp air. And the fact that it rains heavily at 8am and by 10am you are sitting down basking in the sun. I felt I had a lot to offer both to my country and to myself to get the satisfaction that I can give back. You know what? Home is home!” – Stella Ddumba
“I returned home after 5 years in the States to become the Country Manager of Google. If you want to be part of the change that people in the diaspora hope for and dream about, then you have to be on the continent” – Ham Namakajjo
“The feeling that you want to come home is more important than ensuring that you have a job, or that you have a house. Doing some research reinforces that feeling, then you make up your mind. But you’ll never answer all the questions. Trust your heart.” – Daudi Ndiwalana
“A lot of the time success back in Uganda is built on relationships, so you have to be a very effective networker. You have to be very good at establishing a rapport with people” – Agaba Tumusiime
“I’m not going to sit here and tell you that you should do A, B, C Instead you need to come back here first, and then start to build your network. You’re never going to establish yourself as a Ugandan while you’re sitting in Washington” – Christopher Kanabi Mulinde
REASONS TO RETURN TO UGANDA
REASONS TO RETURN TO GHANA
• Fufu with steaming groundnut soup• Feeling at home again with the warmest, most hospitable
people on earth• Being surrounded by a vibrant fashion industry that’s
exploding on the scene• A clean slate that’s alive with possibility• Discovering new hotels, restaurants and coffee shops
that compete on a global scale• New shopping malls and skyscrapers are being born every minute• You spy a coconut, you pick a coconut, the seller splits the coconut and you drink the water out
of it, right there and then on the roadside. No preservatives, no plastic bottles, just coconut• Drumming and dancing and festivals and fine jewellery
A few words from some recent Ghanaian homecomers:
“If there’s one thing I really love now about being African, it’s being able to go into Nigeria, going into Ethiopia, and feeling a kindred spirit. The ground has been laid a bit further ahead for Ghanaians returning home, and there will be a community of people who have been there, done that, who will help you adjust” – Kofi Dadzie
“I lived in London for 27 years, and when I told people that I was returning home, they couldn’t believe it, “You’re really going?” I said, “YES”. I got on a plane... Got back home, and I’ve not looked back since” – Olivia Asiedu Ntow
“The more we have these stories that we share, the better a picture we’re able to tell. Each shade is a bit different, and hearing these personal journeys, everybody’s personal story adds on to the colour that makes coming home worthwhile” – Emmanuel Gamor
“It’s great to be back home in Ghana, and right now we’re looking at a combination of solar, micro hydro and wind” - Tettey Wilson Tei
“Stepping off the plane, and having the heart just wrap around me, and the smell, and it felt like the biggest hug” – Elvina Quaison
“Being back at home now means we have a nanny. Baby can wake up and I can give her to the nanny so I can get some more sleep. Those luxuries...” – Nafisha Mohammed
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AFRICAPRACTICEafricapractice is a strategy and communications consultancy. We advise industry and govern-ments, helping them to identify opportunity, manage risk and overcome critical communica-tions challenges. We combine strategic commu-nications with political risk analysis and advisory services. Our clients are among the largest insti-tutions, companies and investors on the African continent. We help them to manage complex re-lationships with demanding and critical audiences including regulators, media, capital markets, cus-tomers and suppliers. Our clients have one thing in common – they each face significant challenges in competitive environments where the margin for error is small and where the opportunities are great. We support them to launch new ser-vices, acquire or restructure, engage on policy, raise capital or simply raise awareness and under-standing.africapractice has eight offices and have worked in more than 35 African countries. www.africapractice.com
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At the foot of Table Mountain is without ques-tion South Africa’s most beautiful city, Cape Town. Nestled under the mountain is Bishops, founded in 1849 by Bishop Robert Gray. Today Bishops embodies a rich history and tradition which has made it one of the leading indepen-dent schools in Southern Africa. We welcome boys from throughout the world, as we believe that a diversity of backgrounds enriches us and widens our perspectives on life. We are confi-dent of the brightness of the future because we believe in our students’ competence, happiness and strength. We want them to go forward with a sense of purpose, convinced of their own value and ready to meet challenges without fear. www.bishops.org.za
BLOOMBERGBloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and govern-ment a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation-which is where you come in.At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news and media services fosters innovation and empowers clients – and offers nearly limitless op-portunities for career growth.Our people have to be as diverse as the clients we support, we are looking for potential future hires who have experience of South Africa and Sub-Sa-haran Africa. www.makeyourmarkatbloomberg.co.uk
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DELOITTEDeloitte, one of Africa’s leading professional ser-vices firms provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax and related ser-vices to member firm clients. We at Deloitte un-derstand that business and society’s success are inextricably linked. For society to flourish, busi-ness must also thrive. Business drives innovation. Through its investments, products, and services, business contributes to societal progress and well-being. Deloitte is committed to driving eco-nomic growth, capitalising on business opportu-nities, responding productively to challenges, and supporting the creation of a sustainable and pros-perous society. Our mission is to help our clients and our people excel. www2.deloitte.com/za
DIMENSION DATA“The essence of our business and its success comes down to the talent of our people, which is why we are very proud to be associated with the Homecoming Revolution event.” Linda Fine: HR
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THE FOSCHINI GROUPTFG (The Foschini Group) has partnered with the Homecoming Revolution over a number of years now and the London event continues to be integral to our Information Technology (I.T.) talent sourcing strategy. To date we have had a number of successes as a result of the London event and we hope to continue the momentum at the 2015
event by finding great I.T. talent to add to our team in Cape Town. With 17 brands, over 2100 stores across Africa as well as our recent acquisi-tion of the International multi-channel Retailer – Phase Eight, TFG is certainly going places! Be a part of our exciting journey and come and net-work with us on the 20th and 21st March 2015 at the Kensington Olympia.www.tfg.co.za
GSKWe are a science-led global healthcare compa-ny with a mission: we want to help people to do more, feel better, live longer. The vaccines, medi-cines and consumer healthcare products that we research and develop can improve people’s health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live life to its fullest and contribute to the prosperity of their communities. www.gsk.com
IPREOIpreo is the global leader in providing marketing intelligence, data, and technology solutions to all participants in the global capital markets, includ-ing sell-side banks, publicly traded companies, and buy-side institutions. From new issuance through ongoing investor management, our unique solu-tions drive connectivity and efficiency through-out all stages of the capital-raising process. Ipreo is private-equity owned by Blackstone and Gold-man Sachs Merchant Banking Division, with more than 800 employees supporting clients in every major financial center around the world.www.ipreo.com
JACOBS MATASISJacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. We offer full-spec-trum support to industrial, commercial, and gov-ernment clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering, construction, oper-ations, and maintenance.In South Africa, Jacobs trades as Jacobs Matasis (Pty) Ltd and we have of-fices in Johannesburg, Secunda and Cape Town. We are led by our simple yet essential core values; People are our greatest asset, we are relationship
based and growth is an imperative. In balance, they form a solid foundation upon which our business is built. www.jacobs.com
KISUAKISUA is the go-to commercial platform for ready-to-wear African fashion. An exciting, inno-vative showcase for both established and emerg-ing designers from across the continent, KISUA is the first of its kind to bring African e-commerce to the world. With a global advisory board headed by acclaimed fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, KISUA introduces some of Africa’s most exciting fashion design talent to a global audience. KISUA’s contemporary African designs have been embraced by international fashion leaders such as; Beyonce, Oluchi, Tallulah Willis, Natalie Suarez (Native Fox), Omeyemi Akerele (Lagos Design & Fashion week) and Shingai Shoniwa (The Noi-settes) – KISUA has also become a favourite of the South African fashion editors such as: Aspasia Karras (Editor Marie Claire), Sharon Becker (Fash-ion Director Marie Claire) and Jackie Burger (for-mer Editor of Elle Magazine) to name a few. Shop the latest collection at www.KISUA.com
KPMGAfrica is a complex and diverse con-
tinent. From a business perspective, it should be seen as 54 countries on a continent of contrasts. KPMG in Africa’s footprint is well established, allowing our member firms across the continent to work together to provide globally minded, forward-thinking solutions that are informed by deep-seated local expertise in each country. www.kpmg.com
LELAPAFUNDInvesting in Africa’s most promising small busi-nesses and start-ups has never been simpler or more accessible for the African diaspora. Lelapa-Fund is a niche crowd investment platform ded-icated entirely to the continent. We encourage regular people with a desire to share in Africa’s fu-ture success to buy minority stakes in local com-panies they want to see grow. Our teams on the
ground carefully vet, diligence and value compa-nies according to international standards. You de-cide which of them to support with your capital, ideas and mentorship. LelapaFund is regulated by the Financial Markets Authority of France, and we securely facilitate all aspects of the transaction. Investors understand investment risks, including illiquidity and whole or partial loss of investment. www.lelapafund.com
MEDICLINICMediclinic Southern Africa is a private hospital group operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-ori-entated, multi-disciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 49 private hospitals throughout South Africa and 3 in Namibia with more than 7000 beds in total. Mediclinic Inter-national currently has three operating divisions: Mediclinic Southern Africa which operates 52 private hospitals in South Africa and Namibia; Hirslanden which operates 16 private hospitals in Switzerland and Mediclinic Middle East which operates 2 private hospitals and 9 clinics in the United Arab Emirates. www.mediclinic.co.za
MACE GROUPMace is an international consultancy and con-struction company, offering highly integrated services across the full property life cycle. Our experts in programme and project management, construction delivery, cost consultancy and facili-ties management thrive within our collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, constantly striving to find better solutions to complex infrastructure and property challenges. www.macegroup.com
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and consecutive Superbrand awards since 2005. Offering a full spectrum of property services, Pam Golding Properties boasts a network of more than 300 offices in Africa as well as international offices in the UK, Germany, Mauritius, Seychelles and France. The Pam Golding group forms part of a strategic alliance with one of the world’s largest property groups, Savills PLC, gaining access to its prestigious network of over 500 offices world-wide. www.pamgolding.co.za
PARTNERS INPERFORMANCE
Partners in Performance is a global Management Consultancy who has built a solid reputation for delivering fully implemented, bottom-line im-provements to clients across a wide range of sec-tors and countries. PIP has a continued growth of 30% per annum globally and the Africa office is showing the highest growth of all. As a result, we are seeking out top-class talent to join our organi-sation. www.pipint.com
PRODIGY FINANCEProdigy Finance is the pioneer in communi-ty-based student finance. We are a fintech com-pany which crowd sources funding from alumni and institutional investors to send talented inter-national students to the world’s top universities. Through our platform, students get the funding they need, while investors earn c. 5% p.a. Since 2007, over $75M has been disbursed through our platform to students from over 90 countries, with an exceptional repayment performance of 99% across the total portfolio. We are young,dynam-ic and international, with offices in London, Cape Town and the USA, and more than 35 university partners in 7 countries. www.prodigyfinance.com
SAFARICOMSafaricom transforms lives. We provide voice, data, financial services and enterprise solutions to a range of subscribers, small businesses and government. We are the biggest communications company in East and Central Africa with over 21 million subscribers, and offer over 100 different
products. Listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and with annual revenues in excess of Kshs 100 Billion, Safaricom invested Kshs 27.78 billion in in-frastructure this year, providing over half of Ken-ya’s population with 3G coverage and providing 2G coverage to 90% of Kenyans. Safaricom has harnessed its proprietary fibre infrastructure to build a dedicated enterprise business which pro-vides managed IT services to clients in the East African region. At Safaricom, we are a growing team of youthful, inspired and wired individuals connected to our community. To maintain our industry leading position, we are always looking to attract, retain and develop talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the boundaries of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. We are defined by so much more than our performance goals and we take pride in providing an exceptional environment for em-ployees that leverages our differences and en-ables us to deliver beyond the expected. Through the Safaricom values of speed, simplicity & trust, we know that we’re at our best, when you’re at yours! www.safaricom.co.ke
STANFORD LAKE COLLEGEStanford Lake College, is an educational
gem set amongst the natural splendours of South Africa. A place where rolling natural grasslands, in-digenous forests and pine plantations rest along-side mountain streams and alpine-style lakes. At Stanford all pupils are encouraged to explore their own talents whilst investing in the ideals of the Round Square organisation. Stanford is a place where every achievement, however small, is no-ticed and celebrated. A place where every young person has a central role to play in the greater suc-cess of our school.www.slc.co.za
ST ANNE’S DIOCESAN COLLEGESt Anne’s Diocesan College is an inde-
pendent girls’ boarding school situated in Hilton,
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KwaZulu-Natal. Hilton is adjacent to the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, a city about an hour’s drive from Durban. Founded in 1877, St Anne’s has a long tradition of providing quality education for girls. It is predominantly a boarding school with approximately 420 girls from Grades 8 – 12 (ages 13 to 18). Around 60% of the girls are from KwaZulu-Natal with the remaining 40% coming from neighbouring provinces, surround-ing countries and other parts of the world. www.stannes.co.za
ST CYPRIAN'S SCHOOLSt Cyprian’s School provides an exceptional learn-ing experience for girls, where they can engage broadly and intensely to develop the skills re-quired to become independent, critical and cre-ative thinkers. The Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and High Schools are located on the beautiful his-toric campus in Oranjezicht, at the foot of Table Mountain – a breathtaking location. Established in 1871 by Bishop Gray as an Anglican School for girls, its history, tradition and ethos provide a strong foundation for a new era of teaching and learning where innovation and adaptability to change, together with a continued focus on ac-ademic excellence provide its students with the St Cyprian’s edge! As a member school of the Round Square organisation, St Cyprian’s School has a strong paradigm of teaching and learning beyond the classroom. This approach has consis-tently delivered outstanding Matric results. www.stcyprians.com
TEACH FOR ALLTeach For All is a global net-
work of independent social enterprises working to expand educational opportunity in their coun-tries by enlisting talented future leaders in the ef-fort. These organisations recruit leaders of all aca-demic disciplines to commit to two years to teach in high-need areas and to work throughout their lives to address the root causes of educational need. The organization was founded in 2007 by Wendy Kopp (CEO of Teach For America) and Brett Wigdortz (CEO of Teach First). Teach For All's mission is to expand educational opportu-
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To the amazing, incredible, awesome Homecoming Revolution Team:Paul Harris, Angel Jones, Martine Schaffer, Nosipho Sithole,
Len Manciya, Amy Quiding, Gia Kaplan, Linda Kruger,Gabi Harris, Simone Bazley & Cleopatra Shipalana
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Thanks to Joshua Trappler and Adrian Culhane.And to KISUA for dressing the Homecoming Revolution team.
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“If you want to see the change that people in the diaspora dream about, then you have tobe on the continent.”- Ham Namakajjo returned to Uganda
"Come home and have a braai in the sunshine on any day of the year. Do it for others but
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“We must change Africa in this generation, it’s our responsibility, no excuses.”- Teddy Warria returned to Kenya
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