https://nigelalbert.co.zw This is a platform for the convergence of ideas, exchange of opinions and discussions around topical issues in business markets, business technology and emerging issues in the business world. A Blog by Nigel Albert. en https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/re-imagining-the-workplace/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/re-imagining-the-workplace/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Boardroom and Leadership “In all senses, organisations cannot afford to be in bidding wars for talent. There is a limit to what an organisation can pay.” https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-hallmark-of-ca/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-hallmark-of-ca/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Boardroom and Leadership You have already qualified as a CA, and I am in the same process of getting the qualification. My question is centered on along the journey itself, what other skills do I need to harness or get apart from just being a CA? Do I have other things that I really need to learn or wish you had focused on… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-god-who-had-a-dream/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-god-who-had-a-dream/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Inspirational Sundays I was sitting down having deep thoughts on why God created the world in 5 days, some would say 7 days. What brought about this question is the fact that God has all the power and authority to create everything in a split of a second without even waiting for another day. Why would God, a Supreme… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/investing-in-africa/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/investing-in-africa/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu The economy of Africa Africa is a continent with the highest youthful population and vast mineral resources, making it both labour and resource abundant. Moreover, over the years, the continent has been making significant strides in terms of political and social development, making Africa’s investment market less murky.… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/art-of-fighting-2-poverty-is-an-enemy/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/art-of-fighting-2-poverty-is-an-enemy/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Inspirational Sundays Close-up hand of boxer at the moment of impact on punching bag over black background. Strength and motivation. https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-art-of-fighting/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-art-of-fighting/ Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Inspirational Sundays Life does not always gives you what you deserve, but undoubtedly it gives you what you fight for. Every man was born with an ability to fight, but only that we fight in different ways. Be prepared to fight, only dreams and visions of a man that can fight manifest into reality. https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/grow-your-mind/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/grow-your-mind/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Inspirational Sundays Source Getty Images: Sprout watered from a watering can on nature background https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-millennials-and-the-boardroom/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-millennials-and-the-boardroom/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Boardroom and Leadership 1. Is generational or age diversity the missing link in the boardroom? https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-african-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-benefits-and-challenges/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-african-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-benefits-and-challenges/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu The economy of Africa The African Continental free trade area is an agreement that was signed in 2018 by 54 member states. The agreement is the largest in terms of the number of countries that have signed since the establishment of the World Trade Organization. The agreement is expected to create a single African market… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/blockchain-and-its-impact-on-the-audit-profession/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/blockchain-and-its-impact-on-the-audit-profession/ Sun, 16 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Business and Disruptive Technology Blockchain, has been referred to as the next internet or rather the internet of value. It is defined as a distributed ledger that provides a unique function to perform peer to peer transactions without any intermediary. Conventionally, organisations documented transactions manually in their… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/financial-freedom-2/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/financial-freedom-2/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Uncategorised The current economic status of Zimbabwe is a good illustration of why it is important to address the issue of financial freedom. https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/financial-freedom-1-2/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/financial-freedom-1-2/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Uncategorised The definition of financial freedom differs from one person to the next. I define it as having the means to meet all my financial obligations as they fall due and having excess to cover unplanned financial emergencies. To me, it means still being able to maintain my standard of living in the event… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-new-money/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-new-money/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Financial Services and Currencies The purpose of this discussion is to understand the crypto currency Bitcoin and its impact on economies worldwide and the discussion shall not dig deeper into the technical aspect of the Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a part of the digital currency family and has become one of the most liquid digital… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/gender-diversity-in-the-boardroom/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/gender-diversity-in-the-boardroom/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Women in Business Women can and should be appointed because they are well-qualified candidates, not because of their gender. Background: We obtained Annual Reports for the period 2019-2020 for 54 companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). We inspected… https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-5-possible-challenges-women-face-in-career-development/ https://nigelalbert.co.zw/read/the-5-possible-challenges-women-face-in-career-development/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT Nigel Albert Chimhofu Women in Business 1. Effects of pregnancy and maternity leave. Maternity leave has some detrimental effects on the career of a woman. When a woman gets pregnant, she has to proceed for maternity leave not earlier than the forty fifth day and not later than the 21st…