Creating a Conducive Business Environment for Women in Africa
Although sub-Saharan Africa has some of the world’s highest rates of female entrepreneurship, businesswomen often struggle to get financing and build support networks. Women make up half of the world’s population, but a recent study showed that corporations spend just one percent of their funds for acquisitions specifically on women-owned businesses. A Washington-based nonprofit is […]
Looking to Africa’s Ancient Grains for Food Security
Researchers from the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Nevada are monitoring approximately 1,200 acres of an ancient grain that originated in Ethiopia called teff. It needs a quarter of the water that alfalfa takes, and has a shorter growing season, plus, teff is gluten-free with more iron and fiber and livestock fodder, […]
Maputo in Line to Become One of the World’s 10 Largest Exporters of Liquefied Natural Gas
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian gas and oil company ENI, has likened Mozambique’s liquefied natural gas potential to a “feast”. The feast, which Mozambique and its international partners yearn for, boasts a starter and two main courses that could place the country among the world’s 10 largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within the […]
Ethiopian Jewelers Take US, Europe and Asia Markets
Ethiopian startup Yenaé is building a fashion jewellery brand that offers culturally curated and African-inspired collections to customers all over the world. Launched by two female Ethiopian-American entrepreneurs, Felekech Biratu and Seble Alemayehu, Yenaé was established in December 2015 but officially launched in November 2018. Biratu is based in Addis Ababa while Alemayehu lives in the United States (US), […]
Falling Oil Prices Spell Deep Losses for Africa
With oil prices plunging amid concerns over a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, and the coronavirus outbreak obliterating stock markets, Africa’s largest economy is in a precarious position. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said it will be working closely with the Nigerian authorities in the coming days to assess any vulnerabilities […]
Fiokee Serves Us Double As He Recruits Teni & DJ Coublon For Visuals Of ‘Osan’ And ‘Osan’ EP
Over the years Fiokee has proven to be without doubt Afrobeats finest Guitarist who has endeared into the heart of good music lovers worldwide. Haven had a successful 2019, Fiokee started the year on a high note with ‘Osan’ which he recruited sensational songstress Teni Makanaki and Ace producer DJ Coublon for. The single was […]
Government Investment And Growth In Tourism Sectors Shields African Economies Amid Slowing Global GDP Growth
The severity of the impact of coronavirus on China’s growth prospects will hold major implications for Africa given the continent’s close ties to the Asian giant. The broader impact will also be exacerbated if efforts to contain the outbreak prove inadequate, thus extending both the reach and duration of the shock. This is according to […]
SAP Provides Free Access To Two Solutions To Ease Covid-19 Impact On Supply Chain, Business Travel
As safety and well-being issues dominate global news headlines in the wake of the spread of Covid-19, SAP today announced it is opening up free access to two of its leading applications to assist businesses grappling with the effects of the coronavirus. According to Alicia Tillman, Global Chief Marketing Officer at SAP Africa, all businesses […]
Coronavirus – Africa
We should give Africa credit for the excellent job its ministries of health, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control, have been delivering when it comes to highly communicable diseases. Africa has stunned the world by not taking a leading role in the headlines about the global crisis we are now facing with the Coronavirus […]
10 Top Car Brands in Africa
Africa is the most sought-after marketing by car manufacturers. Rapid urbanization in parts of the continent attributes to the demand of vehicles, with more people opting to own a vehicle over using public transportation to move in and around cities. South Africa tops the list for the largest new car market in Africa, with over […]
