South African Carbon Tax Finally Becomes Law
South Africa’s long-delayed carbon tax has been enshrined in law, the Treasury said on Sunday, as one of the continent’s worst polluters transitions to lower emissions in its efforts to meet agreements on global climate change. The tax was first mooted in 2010 but has been postponed at least three times after mining companies, steelmakers […]
Competing Stories In Brooklyn And Mozambique
Ask two people standing apart what they saw at an event and, chances are, they will tell you different versions of the same story.
Aviation History As 20 South African Teens Tackle Cape To Cairo
AN epic adventure, an aviation challenge, youth inspiration, promoting and supporting innovation, technology and entrepreneurship are all the key drivers combined for Africa’s development and transformation as twenty South African teenagers embark on a Cape – Cairo and back excursion in a self-assembled Sling-4 aircraft that uses ordinary motor fuel and was built in three weeks! […]
Africa Tourism Association (ATA) Set To Host World Tourism Conference In South Africa
The World Tourism Conference is set to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on July 22 – 26, 2019, and will highlight the opportunities tourism can bring to African economies. In less than 15 years Africa’s travel and hospitality sectors have quadrupled in size, and according to the World Tourism Organization, remains one of the […]
Username Investments Crowned The 2019 Real Estate SME Of The Year During The Annual Bizna SME Awards
Username Investments won the coveted 2019 Real Estate SME of the Year Award during the Annual Bizna SME Awards Gala Dinner held at Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi. The theme of the event was ‘Sustainability through partnerships’. The awards sought to recognize and celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises based on their performance, profitability, quality of […]
Hosted Buyer Registration Open For East Africa Tourism & Hospitality Expo 2019
Hosted buyer registration for East Africa Tourism and Hospitality Expo (EATHE) 2019 is now open! It is with great pleasure we would like to re-introduce to you the East Africa Tourism and Hospitality Expo 2019 that will be held at Ushirika Grounds Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania from 22nd to 24th November 2019. We would like to […]
Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2017/18
African brands fall by 18% Non-African brands dominate Africa at 86% of top 100 brands in Africa Nike retains most admired brand in Africa South Africa and Nigeria brands lead with Highlights – Most Admired Brands in Africa: Nike retains the #1 spot as the most admired brand in Africa. African brands fall by […]
The Seven Things New Leaders Need To Do To Fix South Africa
South Africa’s new national government and nine new provincial executives have taken office following recent elections. They all have a huge job to do, and it cannot be business as usual. The country is at a turning point following the nine years of former President Jacob Zuma’s ruinous administration. It needs strong, principled leaders in […]
Madagascar Goes To Polls In Latest Battle Of Bitter Political Feud
Madagascar holds parliamentary elections Monday in what is being seen as the latest round of a bitter feud between President Andry Rajoelina and his longstanding rival Marc Ravalomanana. Beaten to the top job in December, Ravalomanana has been everywhere to support the candidates of his TIM (“I Love Madagascar) party, determined to win what he […]
