Cyclone Ana Floods Choke Malawi’s Water And Sanitation Goals
On the night of January 24, 2022, as Cyclone Ana-triggered rains incessantly rattled on the rusty roof of her house, amid intervals of gusty winds, a thud woke up Josephine Kumwanje from her sleep. Her heart leapt as she thought thieves had broken into the house. She summoned some courage, tiptoed to the door of […]
Aleph Hospitality signs first hotel in Rwanda
Dubai-based hotel management company to operate the MGallery hotel in Kigali and oversee the management of all facilities at the Century Park Hotel and Residences DUBAI, UAE, 4 March 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Leading independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has signed a management agreement to operate Accor’s luxury five-star MGallery hotel, as well as all […]
Don’t believe the negative hype: tech is a force for good
By Cathy Smith, Managing Director at SAP Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2nd March 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Is a dysfunctional relationship with technology keeping us from harnessing tech for the greater good? Having worked in the tech industry for over 30 years, I still get goosebumps when I consider the positive potential of technology on our […]
Precision Nutrition – The Next Frontier Of Obesity Treatment And Prevention
Working with a trained practitioner to craft a diet plan based on your genetics will give you the best chance of healthy, sustainable weight loss Incidences of overweight and obesity are increasing in South Africa and worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation, obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, 39% of adults aged […]
Zuri Health, A Healthcare Digital Startup From Kenya Wins The 2022 Sankalp Africa Summit Award
Over 2,000 delegates is convening for the Sankalp Africa Summit, a hybrid 3 Day Virtual and a 1 Day In-Person event on ‘Mainstreaming Impact’ Sankalp Forum, an initiative of Intellecap, is hosting its 9th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit, one of Africa’s largest inclusive networking platforms focussed on entrepreneurship and the impact investing ecosystem, […]
New Report Shines Light On Persistent Narratives On Business In Africa As Continent’s Potential Continues To Be Neglected
Analysis of 750 million stories published between 2017 and 2021 70% of coverage about business in Africa references foreign powers including China, the USA, Russia, France, and the UK Corruption referenced in nearly 10% of stories on business in Africa <1% of the coverage on business and Africa referenced the AfCFTA Women represented only 29% […]
Standard Bank Partners With Fastcomm To Drive FeverSafe IoT Solutions For Safer Schools And Educational Institutions
Protecting South Africa’s future through smart screening The COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted the undeniable need to prioritise and ensure the safety and health of every South African citizen, regardless of age. While most children don’t develop symptoms when infected with the virus, or have a very mild form of COVID-19, research has shown that infectious children can still […]
Zuberi Represents Ghana At Stitch Fintech Showcase In South Africa
Zuberi has represented Ghana at the Stitch Fintech Showcase, in partnership with Paystack and Smile Identity in South Africa. The Ghanaian Fintech platform, Zuberi, which focuses on building a suite of tools to improve the financial wellness of African workers was chosen to pitch their idea and showcase their MVP at an event in South […]
African Metaverse Set To Boost Economy And Create Employment
Plans announced for commercialisation of Africarare, Africa’s first metaverse Collaboration announced with South African superstar Boity Africa’s first metaverse is set to unlock African creativity and connect Africa to the global digital economy. At an event in Johannesburg yesterday, plans were announced for commercialisation of the 3D virtual reality experience, that is set in Ubuntuland, a virtual world that marries […]
Egypt Rushes To Find Alternative Wheat Suppliers Following Ukraine Crisis
By Hisham Allam Egypt is scrambling to find alternate sources of wheat after the Russian invasion of Ukraine has put supply to the country in jeopardy. This is especially urgent because the price of bread in Egypt has in the past sparked protests in the country. Russia and Ukraine are key players in the global grain […]
