BANZA November 2015 | Page 13

AFRICAN LEADERSHIPGROUP It is a loose community of organisations that pursue a common goal of delivering change in Africa by developing and linking a new generation of principled and innovative leaders. It was founded by Fred Swankier, a social entrepreneur with an ingrained passion for Africa. The South African based entity, founded in 2004, strives to transform Africa by nurturing a strong network of leaders who will collaborate to solve Africa’s problems, attain extraordinary social impact and catalyse growth. It does so by admitting young Africans who have leadership potential, sow in them a seed via practical learning and exposure them to opportunities and resources that permit growth, learning and impact. The institution has to-date, a network of over 600 young leaders from over 40 countries with multiple successes. Its graduates have gained admission in US universities such as Harvard and Stanford A new tertiary education institution that has initiated a revolution for education in the world. It aims to develop future leaders across its network of 25 campuses in 50 years. The first campus has just been opened in Mauritius. ALU delivers a new learning model which allows the students to take the lead in their learning process. With the real life skill training which they receive, they are granted an annual opportunity to apply to world-class companies for their annual internships. A leadership advisory firm that offers Africa centred solutions. It is positioned to cultivate and offer insights, expertise and networks to assist clients as they broaden their scope in the continent and reach their targets. Services offered include: Leadership Consulting., Executive searches and appointments-conducting searches for senior level managers as well as non-executive board members, Market Advisory-providing insight on risks and opportunities in African markets. It also helps in creating pivotal relations to permit entry and supports the execution of expansion strategies. A community of the next leading new generational Africans. It establishes and reinforces relations between them to stimulate investments, business and partnership. The network has over 1500 members from. It comprises of ALN Ventures: recognition of best business persons who showcase innovation and excellence, African Business Fellowship- linking African Businesses with USA professionals and Africa Business Awards for Entrepreneurship- identifying entrepreneurs with potential and connecting them with the rich network to spur 13 growth. By Kabo Madigele