Course Reflection – AfricaLive!
AfricaLive! is Harvard’s Online Certificate Course developed to identify new entrepreneurial opportunities that generate African solutions to African problems. Africa’s growth over the last decade is distinct from that in previous periods which were fueled by global demand for natural resources that the continent possesses in abundance. Internal demand, rooted in urbanization and the rise […]
Apple Music Launches Africa To The World, A Collection Of Exclusive & Original Content From Africa’s Biggest Stars
Apple Music today launches Africa to the World, a definitive collection of original and exclusive content from some of Africa’s biggest superstars including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Nasty C, Tiwa Savage and AKA, as well as the continent’s hottest emerging talents like Tems, Elaine, Fireboy DML, Sha Sha, Joeboy and Omah Lay. Apple Music has been championing […]
Private Equity – How Does Africa Fare In Tough Times?
Despite erratic fundraising and mixed risk and growth outlooks, deal activity in African private equity is growing. This is according to Bright Africa 2020, a research initiative by purpose-driven global investment firm, RisCura. “The private equity focussed arm of the research was the first section released today as part of a series of Bright Africa 2020 focus […]
Private Sector Leaders Declare “Zero Malaria Starts With Me”
On Thursday the 4th March, 2021, over 80 private sector companies were represented at the virtual Private Sector Roundtable, as part of the Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign – a Pan-African movement mobilizing all sectors of society to work towards the elimination of malaria by 2030. The roundtable event sought to increase the awareness of private sector […]
Announcing Winners Of The 8th Edition Of The Sankalp Africa Summit Awards
Over 1,200 delegates virtually convened for the 3-Day summit on ‘A Resilient Africa – Forging Solutions for the Impact Economy’ Sankalp Forum, an initiative of Intellecap, hosted its 8th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit, in a virtual format, from the 2nd to 4th March 2021, one of Africa’s largest inclusive networking platform focussed on […]
Africa Can, And Should, Decide How To Harness Its Natural Resources Especially With Gas
By NJ AYUK Pressure is building to phase out petroleum production in Africa to fight climate change. But harnessed strategically, Africa’s oil and gas industry can power a better future for Africa. Are calls to “keep it in the ground” really in Africa’s best interests? Do a Google search for “Help Africa,” and you know […]
The Unprecedented Rise Of Mobile Gaming In South Africa With ‘Zero Data Game Sharing’
The COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe and the ensuing lockdown moved almost everyone indoors, disrupting the global business environment. While many industries took the brunt of the severe economic stress, some experienced an unexpected boom owing to their unique value proposition. One such sector which witnessed explosive growth and is predicted to grow even further, is […]
