Insights from our Africa HR Solutions experts
Alex Daruty
Head of Commercial
Africa HR Solutions
Mauritius
Alex Daruty has over 15 years of international experience in brand strategy and business development, working across EMEA, NORAM, and Asia Pacific. Originally from Mauritius, he holds bachelor’s degrees in International Business, Finance, and Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Alex is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.
Go Big in Africa: fast, low-risk, & cost-effective market entry strategies to test new markets
Expanding to Africa doesn’t have to be high-risk. With an African Employer of Record, you can enter new markets legally, quickly, and without a local entity. We tell you more about a few strategies you can adopt to make it big in Africa without the risks or high-costs associated with business expansion.
Expanding to the Education industry in Africa in 2025? Consider these 5 African countries
Africa’s fast-growing, youthful population is driving massive demand for education from K-12 to EdTech. In this article, we explore five promising countries for education sector expansion in 2025: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Botswana, and Namibia. These markets offer budget priority, high literacy, digital adoption, and policy support for educational innovation.
8 ways in which a local collaborator can support you during your African business expansion
Expanding into Africa alone can be complex and risky. From legal compliance to cultural fluency, learn how local EORs and payroll partners make business growth smoother, safer, and more people-centric across the continent.
The top 7 African countries our clients have expanded to in 2024 (and why)
Africa is no longer a “future opportunity”, it’s a present-day growth engine. In 2024, over 35% of all client expansions recorded in NetSuite occurred in just 7 African countries. Find out which were the top countries and why in this article.
Statutory Employer Contributions across all of Africa
What’s the true cost of expansion in Africa? Beyond salaries, statutory employer contributions like pension, health insurance, and social security can significantly affect your budget. This country-by-country guide outlines mandatory contributions across the continent, helping you plan ahead and stay compliant. From Nigeria to Namibia, get clarity on hidden payroll costs and see how an Employer of Record partner can simplify it all.
Expanding to multiple African countries? Consider Pan-African health insurance plans to protect your teams
Managing healthcare across Africa doesn’t have to be complex. Pan-African health insurance offers your teams consistent, portable, and accessible medical coverage even in remote regions.
Expanding to the green energy industry? 4 African countries where the green energy industry is thriving
Thinking of expanding into Africa’s green energy sector? This guide explores 4 high-potential countries: DRC, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Malawi, where renewable energy is not just a trend but a growing necessity.
How using an EOR in Africa can make your NGO more attractive to donors
Donors value transparency, compliance, and operational excellence. Partnering with an Employer of Record (EOR) in Africa helps NGOs like yours demonstrate those values, offering HR support, reducing risk, and enabling a faster expansion. Learn how an EOR can position your organisation as a reliable, scalable partner in the eyes of donors.
Why Africa Is NOT One Market: how to actually win over African markets
Africa is often seen as a single market—but with 54 countries, thousands of languages, and varied regulations, that view is misleading. In this article, we break down the key differences that shape each African market, and how adapting your strategy can help you expand successfully. Discover why local insight matters and how Africa HR Solutions helps you get it right.
The Costs of Choosing the Wrong PEO in Africa
Choosing the wrong PEO partner in Africa can quietly drain your budget and reputation. From compliance pitfalls and data protection risks to cultural missteps and weak employee support, the wrong decision can stall your expansion. In this article, we uncover the real costs of a poor PEO fit—and how Africa HR Solutions helps you avoid them with trusted, continent-wide expertise.
Expanding to Malawi? Here are 4 of the country’s growing industries
Thinking of expanding to Malawi? This article explores four of the country’s fastest-growing industries – agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and mining – backed by local insights and data. Learn where the opportunities lie, what infrastructure challenges to anticipate, and how to move forward with confidence in one of Southern Africa’s most promising markets.
Interested in growing your international business in Tunisia? Here’s everything you should know before you take the big plunge.
Tunisia is one of Africa’s best-kept business secrets. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, trade agreements with the EU, and modern infrastructure, it offers a wealth of opportunities. From key sectors like manufacturing and petroleum to labour law essentials, this guide covers everything you need to know to expand confidently into Tunisia.