Choosing to Stay
Being the Brain Gain
Read the full article to discover why being the brain gain is not about staying back — but about stepping forward.
I see talent not just as a commodity that moves across borders, but as a force that roots and regenerates.
“We see our work as strengthening the talent ecosystem — improving services, nurturing institutions, elevating standards, and restoring trust in leadership. ”
At MosuTalent Solutions, we are part of the brain gain — a community of Africans who choose to stay, return, or reinvest here, because we believe the continent is where the most meaningful work of our time is unfolding.
For us, staying is not about limitation — it’s about agency. We are deliberately choosing proximity to the challenges and opportunities that matter most. We believe the best way to create impact is to be close enough to listen, adapt, and co-design solutions that are contextually relevant and sustainable.
We see our work as strengthening the talent ecosystem — improving services, nurturing institutions, elevating standards, and restoring trust in leadership.
We partner with organisations and individuals who share the same conviction: that Africa’s transformation will be led by those who choose to build here.
About the Author
Mulalo Tshikalange has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2014. She has been at the magazine since 1995, and, as a senior editor for many years, focussed on national security, international reporting, and features.
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