How Gender-Lens Investing Can Bolster Institutional Investments Into Africa For The Post-Pandemic Recovery
The Covid-19 crisis has turned a glaring spotlight on the challenges facing women in Africa, who were already carrying a heavy care-burden. The funding gap for women-owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa and women-led fund managers is currently estimated at $42bn, in often-overlooked sectors, and in industries where women are economically active. As governments, civil society […]
Darren Scharneck Releases First Single, “Go!”
Off Upcoming EP Set For Release In 2022 SA’s Darren Scharneck has released his first single titled “Go!” off his upcoming EP set for release in the new year. Darren explains the inspiration behind the track. “Go!” was inspired by the basic human need for companionship and the age-old love story. Yet, having a crush […]
The expulsion of the “SADR”, a non-state entity, from the African Union: a prerequisite for an effective regional and continental integration / for the premunition against separatism
DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania, October 18, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) and the Tanzania Peace Foundation (TPF) based in Dar Es-Salaam, Tanzania, jointly organized, on Saturday, 16 October 2021, a seminar on the topic: “The Imperative of Post-Covid Recovery: How Can the Resolution of the Sahara Issue Spur African Stability and […]
Africa’s future is at Hand – Safe access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene is needed more than ever
By Mrs Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, Africa Champion for Sanitation and Hygiene LAGOS, Nigeria, October 19, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Access to handwashing with soap is a foundational component of healthy schools. Good hygiene practices help ensure children are healthy, so they can attend class and learn. The availability of handwashing stations […]
In Delivering Transformation, Post Covid, People Matter, Says Lenovo Research
The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What’s less obvious is that the relationship works both ways – business has an important role in driving positive change in society and, due […]
Emphasis On Customer-Driven Insurance Is Pushing Digital Transformation Within Africa’s Insurance Industry
By Doreen Kinja, Enterprise Sales Team Leader at Infobip Kenya Digital transformation within the African insurance industry is gathering momentum as a result of increased emphasis on delivering customer-driven insurance products and services through better communication. Essentially, the sector’s digital transformation initiatives are centred around the integration of technology into all areas of the insurance business, […]
Seven Finalists In The Running To Win $80k For Socially Impactful Projects In Africa
Seven young leaders have been shortlisted to win up to $80 000 for their socially impactful ventures in Africa. The finalists run transformative projects in key areas of impact ranging from educational technology to sustainable fashion and public health. They come from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Canada. Following a final round of […]
Using Third Party Solutions To Secure SaaS And Hybrid Environments
By James Phillips, Territory Sales Manager and Metallic Leader in MEA, Commvault With the rapid rate of cloud adoption, about 70% of CIOs globally currently have a cloud-first strategy, meaning that they prefer to have a cloud-based backup service rather than to own and operate software and hardware. Flexera 2020 State of the Cloud Report states […]
