George Asamani

Nigeria

Contributor at Africa 24 Media

Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa @pminstitute

Articles

The next superpower isn’t a country, it is Africa’s youth

1 week ago | newtimes.co.rw | George Asamani

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the shifting nature of work, emphasising the rising demand for skills in technology, engineering, artificial intelligence (AI).
Africa: The Next Superpower Isn't a Country--It's Africa's Youth

1 month ago | allafrica.com | George Asamani

Africa, the cradle of humanity, is once again shaping the future--this time, as the cradle of skills. The continent is home to the youngest population in the world, a demographic trend that stands in stark contrast to the aging and shrinking workforces in regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. By 2050, Africa's workforce could be one of the most powerful economic forces globally, bridging labour gaps in ageing economies.
The Next Superpower Isn’t a Country-It’s Africa’s Youth

1 month ago | capitalfm.co.ke | George Asamani |sub-Saharan Africa

Africa, the cradle of humanity, is once again shaping the future—this time, as the cradle of skills. The continent is home to the youngest population in the world, a demographic trend that stands in stark contrast to the aging and shrinking workforces in regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. By 2050, Africa’s workforce could be one of the most powerful economic forces globally, bridging labour gaps in ageing economies.
The next superpower isn’t a country, it is Africa’s youth

1 month ago | newsday.co.ke | George Asamani |sub-Saharan Africa

By George Asamani, Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan AfricaAfrica, the cradle of humanity, is once again shaping the future, this time, as the cradle of skills. The continent is home to the youngest population in the world, a demographic trend that stands in stark contrast to the aging and shrinking workforces in regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
The Human Edge in the Age of AI - By George Asamani

2 months ago | brandcrunch.com.ng | George Asamani |O'Lekan Babatunde

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrates into the workplace and redefines job roles, young professionals find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. On one side lies the immense potential of AI to drive innovation and professional growth. On the other, the challenge of preserving irreplaceable human attributes, creativity, empathy, and critical thinking, remains critical to maintaining our unique value in an increasingly automated world.
The Human Edge in the Age of AI

2 months ago | brandiconimage.com | George Asamani |sub-Saharan Africa

George AsamaniAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrates into the workplace and redefines job roles, young professionals find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. On one side lies the immense potential of AI to drive innovation and professional growth. On the other, the challenge of preserving irreplaceable human attributes, creativity, empathy, and critical thinking, remains critical to maintaining our unique value in an increasingly automated world.
Professionalism demands continuous learning

Jan 13, 2025 | bbrief.co.za | George Asamani

George Asamani | MD | Sub-Saharan Africa | Project Management Institute (PMI) | mail me |Continuous learning is essential for professionals to stay relevant, adapt to changing demands and advance in their careers. Professionalism demands continuous learning may be a cliché, but the world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. As the future unfolds, evolving workplace demands require even seasoned professionals to keep learning.
Membership in a professional organisation will matter more than ever in 2025

Dec 3, 2024 | zambianeye.com | George Asamani |sub-Saharan Africa

Membership in a professional organisation will matter more than ever in 2025 369 ViewsGeorge AsamaniBy George Asamani, MD, Sub-Saharan Africa, Project Management InstituteIt may be a cliché, but it’s true: the world of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. As the future unfolds in real-time, evolving workplace demands mean even the most experienced professionals must keep learning.
SA youth platform empowers 4 million young South Africans

Sep 25, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Teresa Badenhorst |George Asamani

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator has reached a major milestone, supporting over 4 million young South Africans through the SA Youth Platform, sayouth.mobi. The initiative has helped connect youth to jobs, self-employment, skills development, and work-seeker support, contributing to nearly R25bn in income generation. "Reaching over 4 million young South Africans has been impactful, but we must do more.
The growing trend of workcations: Diversifying remote work settings

Sep 23, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Teresa Badenhorst |George Asamani

Advertise your job vacancies2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more A study by Microsoft reveals that 70% of global workers want flexible remote work options to continue, following the rise of remote work. Gen Z is leading the trend of "workcations," allowing employees to work remotely from travel destinations. A YouGov poll indicates that 37% of UK remote workers are interested in taking a workcation in the next year, particularly among those aged 18 to 34.