Sani Lockeheart Releases A Seven-track EP: Solar Avenue
The Cape Town-based musician delivers a body of music that is an intricate and complex journey focused on existentialism. Throughout the EP, Sani sings of loneliness, the search for love and the ultimate decision to never give up despite hardships. There must be a reason, that we met on this fine evening he croons on the […]
AERC Virtual 53rd Plenary Session: The Covid-19 Pandemic & Public Finance In Africa – Challenges And Opportunities
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) hosted its 53rd Plenary Session on the theme: The COVID-19 Pandemic & Public Finance in Africa – Challenges and Opportunities. The virtual event, held on 7 December 2020, attracted over 300 researchers, economists, academics, policymakers, and non-state actors; convening to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on public finance in Africa. During the event, the […]
Recovering SA’s Economy Starts With Improved Access To Education
South Africa has had to face an uphill battle in 2020. The country’s already struggling economy was knocked even further down by the Covid-19 pandemic, which in turn has resulted in soaring unemployment rates and an uncertain future for many. In a report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), one of the largest and […]
Closing The Digital Divide Reaches Urgent Levels As Covid-19 Leaves Devastation In Its Wake
Digital money will help stimulate the economy says Ukheshe There is growing appreciation of financial inclusion and its role in economic development. Tied closely to this is the role of mobile money and its contribution to promoting financial inclusion and development. According to Clayton Hayward, CEO and co-founder of Ukheshe, a SMME digital banking platform provider, South […]
Growing Businesses In Africa Worth Investing
By Dawn Castell Although there are misunderstandings and underestimation of Africa, the continent remains the best place for investors to exploit. Africa is developing at an alarming rate, which creates an avenue for developers to invest. According to the Africa Wealth Report, the continent’s number of millionaires grew by 145% compared to the global 73%. […]
