Marie-Alix de Putter, President of the Bluemind Foundation, named “Best Woman Leader in Africa”
LOMÉ, DOUALA and PARIS, 08 June 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The French-Cameroonian Marie-Alix de Putter, President of the Bluemind Foundation and CEO of HEMLEY Productions, named “Best Woman Leader in Africa” (special mention) at the 2022 edition of the Africa Investments Forum & Awards (AIFA). Marie-Alix de Putter, President of the Bluemind Foundation. The AIFA brings together every year […]
Purpose Centricity In The Fifth Industrial Revolution
Can purpose, culture and strategy have equal seats at the breakfast table? As organisations continue to drive their digitalisation agenda, we find ourselves on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) which is characterised as new connectivity and purpose between human, machines, and technology. This revolution focuses on the personalisation of every human engagement […]
Standard Bank Focuses On Growing Africa’s Education Sector
Investing in, growing and developing the education sector on the African content is more crucial than ever. Given the growth of the African population coupled with socio-economic challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to strengthen education systems to facilitate unimpeded participation of young people in the development of African countries. The World […]
SAITEX Draws Business Leaders From Across The Continent
Africa’s international trade platform returns in person in June After a two-year forced hiatus due to Covid lockdowns and restrictions, one of Africa’s most established multi-sector trade shows is back. In its 28th year, SAITEX is being co-hosted with food and beverage show Africa’s Big 7 and the Halal International Trade Expo at the Gallagher Convention […]
Compost Entrepreneur Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Entrepreneur’s food waste solution earns him a coveted spot on prestigious list Himkaar Singh, founder of Johannesburg-based The Compost Kitchen, has received a coveted spot on the eighth Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. Well-known entrepreneurs who have graced the acclaimed list, which spotlights young entrepreneurs with the potential to make a significant impact in […]
Mastercard Study Advocates Financial Inclusion As A Driver For Better Access To Health And Education
· White paper reveals that the unprecedented halt in economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable and has accelerated the need for digitally delivered financial inclusion · 55% of respondents to a Mastercard survey say they use digital mediums to make financial transactions Further findings show that digital financial services have […]
Ghana’s ‘Living Lab’: Building Community And Ecological Resilience Through The Atebubu And Wiase Forest Landscape Restoration
To farmers and their families living in the Bono East Region in central Ghana, the Atebubu and Wiase Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) Living Lab offers a more resilient food system, greater income and the opportunity to restore nature. The first Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) Living Lab in Ghana has communities and nature at its heart. […]
Nature, Environment And Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) Collaborates With The National Geographic Society
To Launch Africa Refocused The New Program will Address the Critical Need For Stories of Africa to be Told by Africans Stories of Africa’s wildlife and natural history have long captivated the world. Yet, these stories—which have inspired people around the world to preserve the continent’s expansive landscapes and spectacular species—are rarely told from the […]
