AFRIFIN Fintech Summit 2022: Building An Africa-Canada Fintech Ecosystem That Fosters Inclusive Development
The second edition of the Afrifursa Fintech Summit, AFRIFIN, will be held on September 22, 2022. After an inaugural edition that registered more than 440 participants and top-tier stakeholders from the global fintech space, as well as rising stars of the African fintech ecosystem, the AFRIFIN virtual summit now launches its 2nd edition. The acquisition […]
Togo Becomes The First Country Globally To Eliminate Four Neglected Tropical Diseases
Togo receives an outstanding achievement award as the first ever country to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa Yesterday, Togo received an outstanding achievement award as the first ever country globally to eliminate four NTDs during the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa […]
How Trailblazing Women Are Driving Recovery In The Tourism Sector
By: Lindi Mthethwa, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Minor Hotels Africa Group “Women should not have to prove themselves any more. We’ve always worked hard to deliver results. I am proud of what we have accomplished in this industry and what we continue to achieve.” If there’s one thing COVID19 has taught the tourism […]
Addressing Gender Diversity Challenges To Fast Track The Growth Of The Renewables Energy Sector
By Maureen Phiri, Sales Manager at Oxyon Although women currently account for 39% of the global labour force, representation sits at a mere 22% in the traditional energy sector and 32% in the renewable energy sector. Widely considered one of the least gender diverse industries, the energy sector needs to urgently address challenges that hinder gender inclusion […]
LG’s Innovative Instaview Fridge Wins Product Of The Year Award
LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door fridge has won the award for Product of the Year (POY) in the refrigerator category at this year’s nationally recognised ceremony. The awards evening took place on 16 August 2022 and was attended by industry leaders and manufacturers from industries including food and beverage, health and beauty, personal care, electronics, household products, and […]
Ulwembu Introduces ‘Together We Rise’ Programme In Support Of Self-Development For Female Employees
Ulwembu Business Services, a South African black-owned ICT services company, has introduced a new initiative in support of its female staff members, with the aim of providing the tools for these women to thrive in the workplace through self-awareness, personal development, and peer coaching circles. The ‘Together We Rise’ initiative, the brainchild of Lorraine Mutambiranwa, […]
DBE-E3 Programme: Preparing Girls And Women For 21st Century Success
Equal opportunity and equal treatment in the labour market are at the core of decent work. Unfortunately, women in South Africa and around the world still face additional challenges that hinder them from accessing employment. Once they are in employment, appointments to decision-making positions and jobs in certain sectors, or of certain characteristics, remain elusive. […]
