African Airlines Nose Dive
African airlines have lost $4.4 billion in lost revenues as of March 11 due to the coronavirus outbreak, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday as carriers on the continent are scrambling to respond to the economic effects of the outbreak. State owned airline South African Airways announced today that they will be […]
Capitalising on Africa’s Oil and Gas Resources Poses Significant Challenges
Organisations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of encouraging a transition from oil, gas and coal to sustainable energy sources like wind and solar power. NJ Ayuk is Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, argues that here are legitimate concerns […]
The Startup Capital of Africa Is…
Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Cairo… they all have legitimate claims to being Africa’s “startup capital”. But according to RS Components, a distributor of electronic, electrical and mechanical components, which recently analysed a series of metrics to reveal the startup capitals of Africa, the continent’s two main startup hubs are actually in Mauritius. Port Louis […]
Exploring the Narrative of Africa’s “Infrastructure Gap”
The nature of the relationship between infrastructure and economic growth is already contested. Despite their tendency to produce a short term boom, there is evidence that big infrastructure investments can exacerbate economic fragility. But such negative impacts are more than economic. While some internationally financed transport projects are very popular with many city-dwellers—such as the […]
FNB Commentary: Financial Principles To Keep In Mind In These Trying Times
FNB Spokesperson: Dhashni Naidoo, Programme Manager at FNB Households will start to feel the financial impact of COVID-19 in the months to come. So it is important that we plan, prioritise spending, manage debt, use resources sparingly and be disciplined about sticking to the plan. Children will be at home for an extended period – readjust […]
Michael R. Bloomberg Accelerates Fight Against Global Coronavirus Pandemic
Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces New $40 Million Coronavirus Global Response Initiative Coronavirus Local Response Initiative to Begin Virtual Convenings of U.S. Mayors on March 19 NEW YORK, United States of America – March 19, 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Just days after Mike Bloomberg launched a program to help American mayors improve their coronavirus response, Bloomberg Philanthropies today […]
Making The Most Of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day celebration in Nigeria is March 22, 2020 To all of the Nigerian Mothers, you are our heroes and deserve to be celebrated today! Family means everything to us! You could almost say it’s the reason we exist; millions of people across the world rely on a safe, secure and convenient money transfer service […]
Accredited Online Career English For Africa
My student Vincenzo looked at me expectantly as I entered the classroom,this was to be our first lesson since I had returned from Africa.I knew vincenzo had already been there and I had a strange feeling ‘You felt it too didn’t you?’ I said . ‘Yes,I was just waiting to see if you did’ ,he […]
How To Be Punctual In Johannesburg
To be punctual in Johannesburg for work or an important meeting with a client or friend is something that is valuable. It not only shows respect for someone’s time but also helps you organise your day so that you have enough time to complete your tasks and feel a sense of achievement. Living in the […]
