Introducing the 22 African Women Who Have Served as Head of State
The role that women should play in shaping Africa’s present and future was a key theme from speakers of the Women Heads of State Initiative, co-convened by Africa.com and Coca-Cola Africa. The event introduced the world to the 22 women who have served as president or prime minister of an African country, five of whom […]
South African Court Rules That Clean Air Is A Constitutional Right: What Needs To Change
A court in South Africa has confirmed the constitutional right of the country’s citizens to an environment that isn’t harmful to their health. This includes the right to clean air, as exposure to air pollution affects human health. Air pollution also affects land and water systems, and decreases agricultural yields. The case, referred to as the “Deadly Air” […]
Qatar Fund For Development And Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Jointly Pledge Up To US$200 Million
In New Partnership To Help Smallholder Farmers Adapt To Climate Change Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today, at the 2022 Doha Forum, a new strategic partnership called Nanmo, or “growing together” in Arabic. Nanmo will invest in climate-adaptive agricultural tools and technologies to build resilient food systems and […]
Mesfin Tasew Appointed As New CEO Of Ethiopian Airlines Group
The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, effective March 23, 2022. Mr. Mesfin has been a successor to the former CEO of the Airline group, Tewolde GebreMariam whose early retirement request due to health issues has been […]
Cisco Collaborates With National Library Of South Africa To Help Address SA’s Skills Development Challenge
Cisco and the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are launching a series of digital learning hubs across the country. The initiative is part of Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme in South Africa. The participating libraries include those in Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, Free State, Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Mpumalanga. South […]
When We See Us: New Webinar Series By Zeitz MOCAA Places A Spotlight On Black Subjectivity And Black Consciousness
Conceived by Zeitz MOCAA in collaboration with the Institute for Humanities in Africa (HUMA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), the When We See Us webinar series is a 14-part online discursive programme that precedes a major eponymous exhibition, slated to open at Zeitz MOCAA in November 2022. The exhibition, and its accompanying programming, […]
