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Remuneration trends in Africa: What do investors in Africa need to know?

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In the latest episode of our ‘Value of Knowing’ podcast, Norma Mazibuko, executive rewards consultant at Bowmans in Johannesburg, discusses remuneration trends in West, East and Southern Africa with Martin Hopkins (Bowmans’ head of Reward Advisory Services, based in Johannesburg); Rainbow Field (director at Bowmans in Nairobi); Lenja Dahms-Jansen (Bowmans’ partner based in Johannesburg); and Ozofu Ogiemudia (partner with Bowmans’ Alliance Firm in Nigeria, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie). They discuss significant trends and developments in remuneration practices, providing insights into how African companies are adapting to global standards while addressing local challenges. They highlight important considerations for investors in Africa, from the evolution of executive pay structures to the development of employee share ownership plans and the incorporation of ESG performance measures.
6 Nov 2024 English South Africa Business · Government

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