Nature-Positive Ventures Crucial For Africa’s Future, Say Experts At Africa Green Economy Conference
By Juliet Morrison Africa’s unique natural capital assets were the center of conversation at the 2022 Africa Green Economy Conference. Held in a hybrid format from June 27 to 30, participants gathered to discuss the value of nature in Africa’s economy and call for more nature-positive ventures in development. Hosted by the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership […]
Myths Fuel Xenophobic Sentiment In South Africa
By Fawzia Moodley Around the world, from Syria to Libya, from Bangladesh to Ukraine, millions have become refugees in foreign lands due to war, famine, or political and economic instability in their countries. After South Africa gained freedom in 1994, Africa’s powerhouse became a magnet for migrants from politically and economically unstable African and Asian countries. […]
Blockchain As A Driver Of Financial Inclusion In Africa
Necessity is the mother of invention – and given Africa’s rapid commercial growth and globalization over the past decade, it seems that the necessity for more inclusive financial services has been firmly established. The emergence and acceleration of financial technology (commonly referred to as fintech), has attracted billions in funding, dominated commercial narratives, and become […]
Standard Bank Launches Free Virtual Internships To Help Students Kickstart Their Careers
Spokesperson: Maymoona Ismail, Head: Youth Development at Standard Bank South Africa Standard Bank is launching a new virtual internships initiative to help students gain practical skills and experience that mirrors the work they will do in the world of banking. Through its investment in education and skills development, Standard Bank supports access to inclusive, quality […]
Seven Ways Cloud-based Contact Centre Technologies Can Improve Employee Engagement
Engaged employees are more passionate about their work and proactively contribute towards improving a business and its reputation. In fact, a study from global analytics and advice firm Gallup confirms the strong link between high employee engagement and better business outcomes – across industry and company size – whether in good economic times or bad. “The contact centre has become […]
PIAFRICA Will Be In Mauritius This 14-15 July 2022
Has the Pension Fund industry entered a new normal or returned back to basics? The Honorable Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, Minister of Financial Services & Good Governance will deliver his opening remarks The 5th edition of Pension Funds & Alternative Investments Africa most commonly known as PIAfrica , is happening this Thursday 14th and Friday 15th July […]