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The Discovering and Division of Africa; The Genesis; 2. It is all foul-smelling trickery; 3. Truth be told; 4. They say Africa is weak and wicked!; 5. Deconstruct, reconstruct and become truly free; 6. Migrant flood: Europe needs to go back to history; 7. Bring down all colonial debris; 8. Begging Will Not Save Africa; 9. Is Africa sacrificial lamb?; 10. Africans must brace for neo-agro-imperialism; 11. Bigger governments hamper economic growth 327 $a12. Are African first ladies or first raiders?13. When our rulers become a liability; 14. African Union: Has it Lost its Relevance?; 15. Africa: Self-denial and economic disadvantage; 16. Africa get rid of recycled rulers and looters; 17. Racing to the bottom; 18. Africa needs to change her syllabi; 19. Rash investments: Africa's cataclysm; 20. Strong men or strong institutions?; 21. Afro-Sino vs. US-Africa summits; 22. African dream; 23. Conclusion; Bibliography; Back cover 330 $aAfrica Reunite or Perish is a daring and timely book that explores the essence and nefariousness of neocolonialism in a purportedly independent Africa. The book shows how Africa spends billions of dollars in pseudo threats among African countries due to colonially-entrenched fear and war mongering. The book is emphatic on deconstruction and decolonisation as a categorical imperative for the reunification of Africa beyond the narrow confines of current nation states. Mhango takes a diagnostic-cum-prognostic approach in discussing Africa's predicaments, and in identifying and proposing solutions to problems confronting Africans. The book ascertains Africa's untapped potentials by proving how Africa can live without the infamy of excruciating dependency and beggarliness. It makes a compelling case for African unity beyond the tokenism of officialdom. 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Successful technology-based firms like Google, Apple, and Amazon have all mastered agility within their core business practices, and Amanda Setili shows how these companies and others spot new market opportunities and make the right choices about what to invest in, what to change, and what to abandon. The Agility Advantage will show you how to: See through your customers' eyes, spot new opportunities for growth, and innovate for extraordinary customer value Exploit market trends and focus on the right markets Anticipate future changes in competitor capability, customer need, and technology--while managing uncertainty and risk Leverage the power of purpose, employee autonomy, and continuous adaptation Mix logic with imagination, flexibility, and resolve to grow your business in a profitable and sustainable way Only those business who have mastered true agility will be able to act quickly enough to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. With a wealth of valuable information and practical strategies, The Agility Advantage is essential reading for any company to adapt and thrive in today's fast-changing world"--$cProvided by publisher. 330 $a"This book examines how successful technology-based firms like Google, Apple, and Amazon spot new market opportunities and make the right choices about what to invest in, what to change, and what to abandon. The author shows firms how to see through their customers' eyes, spot new opportunities for growth, and innovate for extraordinary customer value. 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