New GSMA Data A Wake-Up Call For The Digital Gender Divide
New Report Shows Worrying Slow-down in Digital Inclusion for Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. The expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women further behind, according to new analysis published today by the GSMA. The GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2022 shows that after […]
Government Ministries Must Collaborate to End Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in Kenya
The Ministry of Health in Kenya recently reported there were 45,754 cases of adolescent pregnancies between January and February this year – that translates to 700 cases a day. Of the total number, at least 2000 of these cases resulted from sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), a figure which is likely lower than the reality. What […]
The World’s #1 Coding Bootcamp, Le Wagon, Has Arrived In Cape Town
This week marks the launch of Cape Town’s newest and most exciting coding school, Le Wagon, held in partnership with the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business. Le Wagon’s mission is to enable the greatest number of people to learn digital skills to change their life, thrive in their career or launch their tech […]
Standard Chartered Accelerates Sustainability Commitment In Africa Through Partnership With UNECA and FSD Africa
In line with Standard Chartered’s vision to be the most sustainable and responsible bank in the world, the Bank today announced its partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation (MESTI), and the UK-funded financial sector development agency FSD Africa as founding members of the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA). The Alliance, in partnership with […]
Africa On The Move – Hogan Lovells Returns In Person For Its 9th Annual Africa Forum
“Post-pandemic recovery”. This remains one of the most popular phrases when considering Africa’s economic outlook in 2022, and indeed how commentators continue to frame regional analysis globally. Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced a prestigious line-up of panellists and speakers for its nineth annual Africa Forum. As one of the leading conferences for business […]
South Africa’s Unsustainable Consumer Debt Levels Require Urgent Attention
Vicious cycle of debt is a serious concern with far-reaching implications for the entire payments industry, says tech and financial gateway service provider PAYM8 CEO Andrew Springate. Many South Africans are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with debt payments. Recent news from FNB suggests it takes an average of five days for a middle-income consumer to spend […]
