Adjaye Set to Create Memorial to West African Slaves in Barbados
With Barbados severing its ties with Britain and establishing itself as an independent republic, the country has also embarked on a program to study and commemorate its troubled history with slavery. Commissioning famed architect, David Adjaye, the government is creating a museum, memorial, and research center dedicated to examining the impact of slavery and honoring […]
A Ghanaian Artist Brought a Boat to Miami Art Basel
Boats are pretty commonplace in Miami, but not usually in a hotel lobby. At the most recent Art Basel Miami, the Ritz Carlton installed ‘The Bodies Left Behind,’ a thought-provoking work by Ghanaian artist, Serge Attukwei Clottey, the core of which was a large boat. Strewn with the detritus of travelers, the piece meant to […]
A South African Shopping Site Where Artisans and Community Meet
In a formerly downtrodden part of Johannesburg, an enterprising developer took a chance on a group of old warehouses, and it blossomed into an inspiring story of urban renewal. Victoria Yards was once a series of ramshackle, abandoned garages, which Brian Green converted into studio space for all manner of local artisans. By attracting workers […]
Afri-Plastics Challenge Calls For Innovative Campaigns, Schemes And Tools
That Change Behaviour In Plastic Waste Across Sub-Saharan Africa Strand 3 of the Afri-plastics Challenge seeks the creation of campaigns, schemes, tools and other creative interventions that change the behaviour of communities around plastic waste in Sub-Saharan Africa. Three winners of the Afri-Plastics Challenge: Promoting Change will be awarded a total of £750 000 in […]
Women-led Innovation Takes Center Stage At Galien Forum Africa On Thursday 9 Dec
IFPMA and Speak Up feature powerful examples of women-led innovation in the continent’s healthcare entrepreneurship ecosystem Amidst the COVID-19 health crisis, young African entrepreneurs have developed region-specific technologies and solutions to ensure continued access to healthcare while supporting, protecting, and equipping healthcare professionals in the delivery of essential care. Who are those innovators shaping the […]
Financial Times And Seedstars Announce Finalists Of FTxSDG Challenge’s $500K Funding Prize
Financial Times and Seedstars announce the startup finalists advancing to the FTxSDG Challenge finale for a chance to win $500K in funding among other prizes. Winners will be announced through a live broadcast on December 17, 1PM CET. Watch the finale by signing up here: https://FTtalent.ft.com/ftxseedstars/ The FTxSDG Challenge was launched to find impact-driven entrepreneurs […]
High Global Fertiliser Prices Overshadow Malawi’s Farm Subsidy Programme
By Charles Mpaka Ellena Joseph, a small-scale maize farmer in Chiradzulu District in Southern Malawi, finished preparing her field early in October. As the first rains start falling in some parts of the country, her anxiety is growing because she is yet to purchase fertiliser because she does not have any money. Joseph, 63, is one […]
Botswana Gem Brings the Outdoors In
Flame of Africa occupies the activities desk in the Cresta Mowana entrance foyer. Activities include an all-day outing on the luxurious double decker Chobe Style or a day aboard the triple decker Chobe Explorer, both highly recommended. Unlike the usual lodge boat afternoon circuit, you can really explore, at leisure. A day aboard the Chobe […]
