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African Architecture Spotlight: Lycée Schorge

by Nick Lancaster, Associate, BrightGuide Africa African Architecture spotlight: Lycée Schorge In this monthly series, BrightGuide showcases a sample of the many varied and striking architectural styles that run through the continent. The series explores how different built environments interact with their local contexts and surroundings, shining a light on

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Introducing our African Architecture spotlight: The Lideta Mercato

by Nick Lancaster, Junior Associate, BrightGuide Africa Introducing our African Architecture spotlight: The Lideta Mercato In a new monthly series, BrightGuide will showcase a sample of the many varied and striking architectural styles that run through the continent. The series explores how different built environments interact with their local contexts and

The Attention War that was COP26

The Attention War that was COP26

by Amy Harris, Senior Consultant, BrightGuide Africa In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Attention War that was COP26 – and what cut through the noise. This time last month, it was practically impossible to avoid coming across some sort of comms on COP26 – whether it

two bright tips for your under-performing communications

Two Bright Tips for your under-performing communications

by Jessica Van Onselen, Managing Director, BrightGuide Africa Are under-performing communications driving you nuts, but you don’t have the time to sort it out? This is one of the biggest problems I see in my job, and I have a message for all you leaders and managers out there who oversee

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Are you awesome? We’re hiring.

Are you awesome? We’re hiring. The opportunity BrightGuide Africa is hiring a Junior Associate (communications, research, writing) to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract, working largely remotely. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate, who is interested in Africa, international trade and development. This work requires

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Communications strategy: 5 common mistakes

by Jessica Van Onselen, Managing Director, BrightGuide Africa One of the things I do is work with organisations, companies, and donors, on getting a kick-ass communication strategy in place. Sometimes in Africa, sometimes in the UK and other countries. Particularly in technical or niche areas – often reforms. I also work