Diplomats & Business Executives To Join Ambassador Arikana At The Usafrica Business Expo During The 74th General Assembly In New York
As world leaders converge in New York City for UNGA74, the USAfrica Business Expo will connect businesses in Africa with markets in the USA. NEW YORK, United States of America, August 26, 2019,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On September 20, the eve of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74), Her Excellency Dr. […]
What To Expect At Lagos Startup Week 2019
Organisers of the annual Lagos Startup Week have announced the fifth edition will hold between 23rd – 28th of September, 2019. As always, this year’s edition is expected to showcase Lagos’ burgeoning startup community and bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and tech enthusiasts for a full week of learning and networking. The festival has grown […]
Johannesburg Gets Ready For 5th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2019
It is that time of the year again, when healthcare professionals, industry experts and leaders gather to discuss the impact of emerging technologies on their industry. Taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 8-9 October under the theme “Digital Building Blocks for a Patient-Centred Healthcare System”, the 5th Healthcare Innovation Summit will […]
The Power Of Alumni Networks
Alumni networks, whether direct friendships or associations with a common alma mater, are powerful. In an analysis of investment trends, The Harvard Business Review found that investors were actively betting against companies to which they had no college ties, while selecting investment opportunities with companies within their alumni network. It turns out that who you shared lecture halls with even […]
Record Numbers For Africa Trade Week As Traders Look To Africa For Growth
Over 500 businesses from 67 countries travelled to South Africa for Africa Trade Week, looking to build business partnerships in Africa. Over 500 exhibitors and 10,000 government and business stakeholders from 67 countries converged in Johannesburg for the first Africa Trade Week, where three key trade fairs were co-located to stimulate multi-sectoral trade across Africa. […]
Trevor Noah Is The 4th Highest Paid Comedian In The World, How Did He Make His Fortune?
In The Hashtag with Busi Lethole, CNBC Africa’s social media correspondent, we take a look at South African Comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah being named the fourth highest paid stand-up comedian in the world. And we unpack the court ruling of the Apartheid flag.
African Women in Tech: Lilian Makoi
Lilian Makoi, Founder, Jamii – Tanzania Lilian is a Tanzanian Fintech entrepreneur who is the Founder of Jamii, a mobile micro-insurance startup that enables access to affordable health insurance for low-income communities. She has won a number of awards, including being named one of the most innovative women in tech in Africa by the World Economic Forum […]
