Digital Economy
Exploring economic values in the growing digital landscape in Africa. This blog covers personal branding, digital skills, freelancing, and more.
Why Tanzanians Struggle To Find Jobs In Digital Platforms Like Upwork ?
The narrative out there is that Africa is the next frontier for almost everything. And it is true. The question is what young professionals in the continent are doing about it? In 2019 Mohammad Amir Anwar of the University of Edinburgh estimated that there were...
The Value Of Time In The Age Of Youth – College Students
How to escape the pool of total unemployment as a student? Let's dive in; The only opportunity you have is that you’re young. Take such an opportunity to learn new skills, and learn how to get things done. It is during this time you have the chance to explore, grow,...
5 Ways to Find Your First Role Before or After Graduation
Some days ago, I talked with a girl, a final-year student from the University of Dar es Salaam. She was curious to know how she could find a job after graduation. She asked me- How did you cope with the situation after graduation? Did you immediately find your dream...
The Role of Social Media in Building a Successful Personal Brand
Are you a web designer and want to be the person people think of when they need a website? Or an Author? Do you provide sound advice on freelancing? How can you make yourself known for what you're good at and secure a corner of the digital economy? The answer is...
How Business Registration is Made Simple in Tanzania?
Are you a business owner or intending to start one in Tanzania? Know these digital tools that helps in complying your business legally. And you don’t have to worry about hiring an experienced expert to undertake your business legal compliances such as business...
Starting Your Digital Journey: A promising pathway for African Youths in 2023 and beyond
“Now, with the internet, you’re either five years ahead or you’re five years behind, and the music game is catchin’ up right now” -Pitbull. Aisha went from poor, unknown and unemployed girl from Mgololo- Iringa to become the most respected and successful freelancer in...
8 Steps To Find Your First Client As A Freelancer Within 10 Days
Have you just graduated from UDSM and don’t know what to do next? Still at SAUT or any college and feel like the future of employment is uncertain? Don’t sit with your skills; get started with freelancing. Online freelancing may be a mere story because it's not a...
The Best African Cities for Digital Nomads to Live and Work
If you’re looking to be location independent and work remotely as a digital nomad, you may want to consider moving to an African city. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, Africa is the fastest growing region for digital nomads. Emerging markets such as...
8 Of The Best Emerging Career Opportunities in Africa
The 21st century is the African century. This is because Africa has the fastest growing population of youth, which makes it the youngest continent in the world. By 2050, over one-third of the global working-age population will be residing in Africa. That’s why many...