YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH IN AFRICA: Bluemind Foundation publishes the 2022 Mental Health Index for Adolescents and Young Adults in French Speaking Africa
Abidjan, Douala, Lomé, and Paris, 31 October 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), every day, nearly 20 teenagers commit suicide on the African continent. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds1 , knowing that nearly 37 million teenagers (aged 10-19) live with a mental disorder in Africa2. An alarming […]
Unpacking Africa’s FDI Landscape
By Rajesh Ramsundhar, Head of Investor Services at Standard Bank Group Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to Africa have evolved over the past decades and remain crucial to helping the continent get on the path towards long-term sustainability and growth. Investment into key sectors, both intracontinental and from abroad, generates opportunities for employment, market growth, […]
Fintech Emerging As Africa’s Most Vibrant Sector, Finds Mastercard Study
White paper finds that fintech companies have tied up with banks, mobile network operators (MNOs), and other stakeholders to develop wide-ranging solutions for consumers, micro and small merchants Study further found that regulators across multiple African countries have adopted a collaborative approach to enable the introduction of new solutions by fintech companies Fintech startups in […]
African Ancestry Family Reunion In Ghana Is The Ultimate Birthright Journey
The Inaugural Ghana African Ancestry Family Reunion launched in Ghana on Sunday, 23rd October with a group of Diasporans who have traced their roots directly to Ghana and are returning to their ancestral home to learn more about the culture, visit and tour Ghana. Since 2019, the African Ancestry Family Reunions (AAFR) have connected hundreds of diasporans […]
PETAN Rolls Out Full Programme Of Features And Opportunities
SAIPEC 2023 programme now available to download The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria has detailed the full programme of activities for the 7th edition of SAIPEC 2023, featuring a host of B2B networking and partnership opportunities, spread across five days. Beginning on 13th February and preceding the main conference, discussions will open up at the […]
Health Data Privacy & Sharing Are Possible In Africa
Broadreach Group Panel Discussion With The Africa CDC And Palladium Group Unpacks The Risks And Responsibilities For Health Data Protection And Sharing In Africa When it comes to the protection of personal health data in Africa, governments and regions have a clear responsibility to protect their citizens. Especially in the era of rapidly proliferating personal […]
Life Oncology Launches First AI-driven Ethos™ Radiotherapy Cancer Treatment In Sub-Saharan Africa
The Life Oncology unit at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital today launched the Ethos™ radiotherapy system, a revolutionary new technology, the first in Sub-Saharan Africa, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive treatment to adjust cancer treatments in response to patients’ unique, changing needs. The Ethos™ radiotherapy system allows radiotherapy specialists to treat cancer patients with […]
African Energy Chamber Launches ‘The State of African Energy: 2023 Outlook’
The African Energy Chamber has officially launched ‘The State of African Energy: 2023 Outlook,’ a consolidated report providing global investors and energy companies with the insights they need to make informed decisions in 2023 and beyond. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce the […]
Rihanna Praises Tems for Writing “Lift Me Up” Single
“Lift Me Up,” a beautiful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, was co-written by the Anti singer alongside Tems, Ludwig Göransson, and the franchise’s director, Ryan Coogler. It is the first of two Rihanna songs featured on the Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Contrary to what fans were hoping Rih’s […]
A First Look At Saatchi Gallery’s Historic The New Black Vanguard Exhibition
Where one would expect the grey or white walls typical of exhibition spaces, curator Antwaun Sargent has chosen to go against the grain because “these are young photographers, the images are vibrant and optimistic, so I wanted to break, in every way, from the traditional way we have viewed photography”. In its place are unapologetic, […]
