Mauritius-based Mobility Startup Launches Full Operations after Successful Beta Testing
Vite is the first app-based mobility company in Mauritius, which has just concluded a beta testing period that saw more than 6,500 app downloads and 500 completed trips. The pre-seed funding round secured from Oui Capital an early stage technology venture that invests in promising technology startups across Sub-Saharan Africa, is designed to provide Vite with […]
You Can Now Hotspot From any African Landmark
Zimbabwean AI expert William Sachiti, CEO of UK-based start-up Academy of Robotics (www.AcademyofRobotics.co.uk) has published an open-source technology known as ‘Trees of Knowledge’ to improve access to education through smartphones in Africa. This free-to-develop technology enables a tree or rural landmark to broadcast a wifi connection providing access to a pre-loaded package of educational content. […]
A Scramble for Africa Post Brexit
As $8.5bn worth of deals were announced at last week’s UK-Africa Investment Summit in London, Scottish businessmen with an interest in Africa told African Business they are also looking to deepen ties with the continent after the UK exits the EU. While there are strong links between Africa and Scotland, there are several obstacles which have obstructed deeper […]
Corporate Africa’s Moment To Shine
Wendy Dobson, Head of Group Policy, Advocacy and Sustainability at Standard Bank Group As Africa grapples with a plethora of social, economic and environmental challenges, there is a substantial opportunity for large corporates to introspect and determine whether they are still staying true to their core purposes. For some time, much of the corporate world […]
Heading Towards A World Free Of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
By Youssou Ndour Throughout my career, I have supported causes focused on the most marginalized groups – in particular children as they represent our future. Contributing to the improvement of living conditions of our people is so important to me and has a special place in my heart. I became involved in the fight against […]
Singita Lebombo Lodge Designed By Cécile & Boyd Named Top 5 Most Spectacular Hotel In The World
The eagerly awaited Matador Network’s ‘25 most spectacular hotels in the world: 2020’ list includes Singita Lebombo Lodge, in the Kruger National Park, in its top 5 selection. The best hotels and lodges from around the world are highlighted in the list, released late in January 2020 – yet another credit to both Singita and Cécile […]
The END Fund Announces The Deworming Innovation Fund In Kenya On The Inaugural World NTD Day
In recognition of the first-ever World NTD Day, the END Fund is bringing together private and public sector stakeholders to imagine a world free from diseases caused by parasitic worms that have held back human progress for millennia. Today, the END Fund announces its Audacious project – the Deworming Innovation Fund – in four strategic […]
END Fund Announces The Deworming Innovation Fund In Zimbabwe
In recognition of the first-ever World NTD Day, the END Fund is bringing together private and public sector stakeholders to imagine a world free from diseases caused by parasitic worms that have held back human progress for millennia. Today, the END Fund announces its Audacious project – the Deworming Innovation Fund – in four strategic […]
The END Fund Announces The Deworming Innovation Fund In Rwanda
In recognition of the first-ever World NTD Day, the END Fund is bringing together private and public sector stakeholders to imagine a world free from diseases caused by parasitic worms that have held back human progress for millennia. Today, the END Fund announces its Audacious project – the Deworming Innovation Fund – in four strategic […]
The END Fund Announces The Deworming Innovation Fund In Four African Countries On The Inaugural World NTD Day
In recognition of the first-ever World NTD Day, the END Fund is bringing together private and public sector stakeholders to imagine a world free from diseases caused by parasitic worms that have held back human progress for millennia. Today, the END Fund announces its Audacious project – the Deworming Innovation Fund – in four strategic […]
