Conflict In South Sudan Exacerbates Health Care Burden
Inter-communal clashes in South Sudan left 60 dead and many more injured and displaced. ForAfrika’s clinic staff stepped up to the task and took on emergency cases The devastating effects of inter-communal conflict in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area in South Sudan are still being felt a month later. Families, already suffering from many years […]
TradeMark Africa Launches In West Africa
TradeMark Africa (formerly TradeMark East Africa) confident to apply the successes of its support to trade facilitation initiatives across major trade corridors in Africa TradeMark East Africa, one of the world’s leading Aid for Trade organisation, has today rebranded to TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) and simultaneously officially launched its West Africa operations. Founded in 2010 […]
Africa Needs More Nature-friendly Food Systems
By Vine Mutyasira Dr. Vine Mutyasira is Program Officer for Policy Quantitative Modelling and Data Analytics at AGRA. Faced with rising demand for food by its growing population that is expected to cross the two-billion mark by 2050, amidst intensifying effects of climate change, Africa has no choice but to focus more on nature-friendly production. […]
South Africa: Every Day Should Be Data Privacy Day – Top Tips For Effective Data Protection
By Nadine Mather, Partner, Bowmans South Africa Data Privacy Day, also known as Data Protection Day, takes place annually on 28 January to raise awareness about the importance of data privacy and to promote data protection best practices. This international event is dedicated to reminding individuals and organisations of the importance of data protection and […]
Nedbank Highlights The Power Of Technology For Small Businesses
By Alan Shannon, Executive for Small Business Services and Private Clients at Nedbank For many small businesses, one of the obstacles to implementing new technology is a mindset that resists change. Many employees see technology as a threat to their jobs when, in fact, it can enable them to do their work even better, especially […]
Africa Fights Back Against Wildlife Poachers, But Drought Is Devastating
By Guy Dinmore Elephant populations are starting to recover in parts of Africa as law enforcement agencies and local communities turn the tide in their long-running battle against wildlife poachers and traffickers. But criminal gangs are constantly shifting tactics and exploiting other species, while the greatest threat now is posed by the severe drought devastating swathes […]
South Africa supports calls for global co-operation to boost trade and address economic challenges and climate change
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 30 January 2022/ African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 53rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, concluded on Friday, 20 January 2023. World leaders and corporate executives expressed hope that the looming recession facing the global economy could be avoided if countries collaborated to boost global trade and investment. […]
Aleph Hospitality Continues Africa Expansion With New Upscale Hotel In Ghana
The Pelican Hotel in Accra is the Dubai-based company’s first property in Ghana The Pelican Hotel, Accra DUBAI, UAE, 30 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Dubai-based independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has signed an agreement to operate The Pelican Hotel in Accra, marking the Group’s first entry into Ghana. Located in Cantonments, an affluent […]
Internally displaced persons face challenges upon returning to their homes in Tambura
With relative peace having been restored, thousands of displaced persons are returning to their homes in villages around Tambura. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS DENIS LOURO OLIVER/FILIP ANDERSSON Juba, South Sudan, 30 January 2022, /African Media Agency/ Westen Equatoria- A steady stream of spontaneous returnees has been making its way home as a local peace initiative […]
