Nigerian, Godwin Nwangele, Emerges 2020 Rhodes Scholar-Elect For West Africa
Godwin Nwangele, a 25-year-old Electrical & Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, has emerged winner of the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa. He becomes the second Nigerian and the fourth recipient of the prestigious scholarships from the sub-continent since its re-launch in 2017. Established in the will of Cecil […]
African High-Flier Women Launched Rouse, A Live Event Platform For Women Of African Descent
Two of Africa’s media powerhouses and both former CNN anchors, Zain Verjee and Isha Sesay launched their new venture named Rouse last month in Marrakech. With the full support and partnership with the Republic of Togo, Verjee (who is Kenyan) and Sesay (from Sierra Leone) put together a gathering at the Jnane Tamsna Boutique Hotel. […]
When African Women Are Financially Included, An Entire Continent Wins
When Rwandan-born, Senegalese-raised entrepreneur and businesswoman Kristine Ngiriye was 18 she had a brilliant idea that she wanted to translate into a business. But when she went to her local bank for a loan they told her to rather get married, because “ a woman must be married instead of venturing into business”, Ngiriye tells […]
Does Creativity Work?
Is ‘creativity’ a buzzword or a real marketing commodity? We posed some ‘creative’ questions to three top heavyweights – all of whom are speakers at the Nedbank IMC 2020 happening at the Galleria in Sandton on March 19th, next year. Define creativity? Pepe Marais, Nedbank IMC 2020 Master of Ceremonies and Group CCO of Joe […]
Addressing The Treatment Gap In Africa Why Therapy Is Essential
Approximately one in every three people in South Africa suffer from a mental health disorder and up to 90% of these individuals do not get treatment. Although part of the reason that people do not get care may be due to stigma or not knowing they need help, the majority of those who need help […]
Hollywood Movies Filmed in Africa
Africa is not only known for its beautiful scenery and friendly people, but also as a prime film location for inter-continental and international blockbusters. From the latest installment of the popular Mad Max franchise, to the epic historical drama, Gladiator, here’s a look at some of the big screen movies filmed in various locations across […]
