African Brand Architects & Rotary Support An Awesome Panel of Speakers
Rotary International’s virtual 2-day centennial conference taking place on the 24th and 25th April 2021, anticipates hundreds of delegates from around the world to attend this online event. As headline sponsor African Brand Architects, a collective of powerful thought leaders in the marketing and communications space in Africa, is pleased to share this unprecedented line-up […]
A Little about: Africa Day
What is Africa Day? Africa Day was founded in 1963. It marks the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was the precursor to the African Union (AU). The day celebrates African unity, and all the wonderful cultures that this amazing continent is home to. It’s a day to reflect on the progress […]
Media Brokerage Africa Spearheads Pan-African Broadcast Media Solutions
Connecting African broadcast corporations and marketing agencies with international broadcasters through channel and content distribution, guaranteeing exponential growth in ad sales, sponsorship, and promotions The current economic climate is forcing cost-cutting across the board for International Broadcast Partners in Africa. Media Brokerage Africa, a bespoke pan-African broadcast media brokerage, is committed to delivering cost-effective and […]
Wärtsilä Partners With Ambitious.Africa To Support Young African Talents
Ambitious.Africa supports and encourages young people in Africa and the Nordic countries to actively participate in working for a better future. Wärtsilä’s commitment to supporting the well-being of society is again emphasised with its recent entry into a strategic partnership with Ambitious.Africa, a young initiative that aims to act as a bridge between Africa and […]
Disability In Goma. The Power Of Staying Together Against Covid-19, War, And Stigma
Sylvain Kakule Kadjibwami lost the use of his legs during one of those ambushes that bloodlessly bleed North Kivu. “When I was shot, I thought it was the end of my life, but when I shared it with other disabled people, I discovered that life is still possible,” he said. Now it is Covid-19 that […]
Affordable Digital Banking To Revolutionise Price-Sensitive East African Payments Market
In a region still dominated by cash and mobile money options, like M-Pesa, new collaborations between fintechs are looking to capture the price-sensitive market with innovative, open-loop digital payment solutions in East Africa. According to Mark Dankworth, President International, Ukheshe Technologies, the region is poised for a surge in digital banking growth, with the likes of […]
Teen Girls from Kibera on a New Course
As teenage pregnancies soared during coronavirus lockdowns in Africa’s largest urban slum, Kibera, teachers and parents looked for a way to reduce the problem. Their idea was to form a women’s football (soccer) club, to direct their energy in a healthy way, and they became so good they are about to join Kenya’s professional women’s […]
Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda Shuts Down
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has closed the country’s only wild rhino sanctuary to the public amid an ongoing dispute between the owners of the land and Rhino Fund Uganda – the organisation managing the rhinos. The agency has now taken over the security of the ranch to protect the animals, says the UWA spokesperson, […]
Malawians Bemoan Increasing Data Costs
Hundreds of people have taken to Malawi’s streets to protest against rising mobile call and data charges. Malawi is the fifth most expensive country for mobile data, according to a global league table published this month, making access to the internet a luxury for most people. This is not the first time that people have […]
Boosting Nigeria’s Agricultural Capabilities
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID/Nigeria COVID-19 Food Security Challenge, which will offer US$3 million in funding and technical assistance to Nigerian companies mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s agri-food systems. Nigeria is presently confronted with a food security crisis that is deepened by COVID-19 global pandemic and its […]
