African Creators Wanted for Short-form Comedy Projects
The leader in children’s animation in South Africa, Cartoon Network, invites African creators to submit their short-form comedy project in the first ever Cartoon Network creative venture run in Africa. If there’s one thing Africans do really well, it is the ability to laugh at themselves! Taking advantage of Africans’ humorous streak, and incredible storytelling abilities, […]
Women’s World Banking: Inviting Women Into The Financial Fold
President of Women’s World Banking, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, says there is a growing recognition that women’s financial inclusion is not only important in achieving every other social goal, but it makes financial sense. Women’s World Banking is a global NGO that has provided low-income women in developing countries access to micro-financing for nearly four decades. […]
New Chilling Prospects Report Shows Lack Of Cooling Access Threatens Health, Prosperity And The Climate
Report reveals major risks to vulnerable populations and global economy if investment and greater action not taken on access to sustainable cooling solutions Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) today released Chilling Prospects: Providing Sustainable Cooling for All – the first ever report to quantify the growing risks and assess the opportunities of the global cooling challenge. The report […]
A Fresh Take on African Fashion
The African fashion scene has captured the attention of the world! The unique designs and trends toward environmentally sustainable fashions provide stable employment for local artisans, while also preserving African culture. Here’s a look at three fashion-forward African designers who are taking over the international fashion scene with their fresh looks. Kibonen NY Kibonen NY is […]
Crystal Empire Music and Records Worldwide Unveils New Artiste
Crystal Empire Music and Records Worldwide (CEMR) which was officially unveiled on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 have unveiled its first artiste, an Afro-pop singer, Osayamen Precious Ikponmwonsa Toye who goes by the stage name Opiz. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony which was held recently at the record label’s office, the CEO, Crystal Empire Music and […]
What NPOs Wish Corporates Knew Before Mandela Day
By Joanne van der Walt, Global Director: Sage Foundation Promotions “It was 2pm on Mandela Day at the after-care centre. The children were getting ready to go home when suddenly, 80 volunteers from a large local bank arrived, unannounced. We didn’t know who they were, but they wanted to use their 67 minutes with to volunteer with us. […]
Banknotes and Coin Celebrate Mandela’s Centenary
Has South Africa recognized its greatest asset, its people, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Ndileka Mandela, asked on 13 July at the South African Reserve Bank’s official launch of a set of banknotes commemorating Nelson Mandela. The banknotes are the first set of commemorative notes the Reserve Bank has released in its 100-year history, and were released […]
Smart Cities: A Footprint For Cities That Want To Become Smarter
Singapore played host for the World Smart Cities Summit and it was time for Mastercard to demonstrate its footprint for cities that want to become smarter. A ‘smart city’ is an urban region that is highly advanced in terms of overall infrastructure, sustainable real estate, communications and market viability. It is a city where information […]
