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Erik Charas, Mozambique

Fellowship Year: 2007
Nationality: Mozambique
Job Title: Founder and CEO
Organisation: Jornal Verdade Africa

Description

Job Title: Founder and CEO

Organisation: Jornal Verdade Africa

Professional History: Erik Charas is an African entrepreneur and an anti poverty social activist,and has an extensive background and experience in the private and public sector in sub-Saharian Africa. Erik is the Founder and Managing Director of Charas LDA, a private sector company that invests in, and seeks to grow entrepreneurship in Mozambique. Charas LDA's investments target the very bottom strata of society with a view to transforming the next generation and the future of Mozambicans. Charas LDA's investments range from public transport, telecoms,mining, agriculture, amongst others.

His company has been involved in housing developments in Mozambique that has sought to provide entry-level, first homes to young professionals. Additionally Erik is the founder and CEO of Jornal @Verdade Africa.

Academic and professional credentials: Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town

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Nationality

Mozambique
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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.