REPORT: AfCFTA-A New Era for Global Business and Investment in Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), established in 2018, will create the world’s largest free trade area, bringing transformative change and tremendous opportunity to African economies and business environments. Its adoption and implementation will accelerate intra-African trade and develop regional and local value chains, creating new business dynamics that offer investors access to a […]
Leadership in Tech: Here are 4 pathways to getting more women to the top
By Sam Burman. Partner, Heidrick & Struggles Female representation among functional tech leadership, e.g. chief technology officer or chief information officer, has been slow to level up. Improved gender balance among C-level roles is better for businesses as it unlocks consumer spending and gives companies a competitive edge. Organizations can redress gender imbalances by focusing […]
Safeguarding democracy: why digital transformation of the electoral process is critical
by Titilayo Adewumi, Managing Director at SAP West Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, 31 January 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- As Africa’s largest democracy gears up for its hotly contested elections, the question of technology’s role in enhancing the voting process is once again in the spotlight. Nigeria goes to the polls in February to elect a new President, House […]
Heal by hair: Bluemind Foundation launches the second edition of the first movement of hairdresser ambassadors for mental health in africa
Under the high sponsorship of mrs. Nasseneba Toure, ivorian minister of women, family, and children. Abidjan, Lomé, Douala and Paris, 31 January 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Bluemind Foundation is holding the second Heal by Hair training session, at Pullman Hotel Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), from January 30 to February 1, 2023, in collaboration with the National Mental Health Program […]
Key Risks And Opportunities In The Minerals Industry
By Charles Young, head of Mining, and Wandisile Mandlana, partner, Bowmans South Africa Like other economic sectors, the South African mining industry continues to face many headwinds, but it remains resilient. Some of the key challenges facing the industry which are not unique to South Africa include: geopolitical uncertainty; costs; productivity and environmental social governance […]
Ground-breaking Initiative Supports African Mayors To Transform Their Cities
African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) is the first leadership programme focused specifically on African city leaders Today, the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) unveiled its plans to catalyse the transformation of cities across the continent. The initiative will provide exclusive, tailored support to African city leaders, drawing on the insights and experience of a distinguished group of coaches including […]
African Development Bank’s AFAWA Hits $1 Billion Investment Milestone In Lending To Women Entrepreneurs In Africa
AFAWA was launched in 2015 in Dakar during the first Feed Africa conference (Dakar 1 Africa Food Summit) The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) (https://bit.ly/3sggisg) initiative has reached a landmark $1 billion in approved funding designated for lending to African women entrepreneurs. This is yet another milestone for […]
Invest In African Energy 2023 Reception Kicks Off, Calls For Heightened Investment In Africa’s Upstream Sector
The African Energy Chamber hosted its Invest in African Energy Reception in London on Thursday evening, with European, US and UK investors attending and submitting interest in Africa’s most bankable oil, gas and power projects Kicking off the Invest in African Energy Reception (https://AECWeek.com/news/) in London on Thursday, independent energy research firm Rystad Energy presented its Africa’s Energy […]
Trends for African Students Seeking Education Abroad
A new report from Campus France highlights how African students leave their home countries due to limited capacity in domestic higher education systems. By 2050, the college-aged population is expected to double, but only 9% are currently enrolled in higher education. This could limit economic growth and worsen security issues. In terms of destination popularity, […]
Floods and Landslides Batter Madagascar
Madagascar continued to be hit by intense rainfall this week, resulting in serious flooding and several landslides. Severe Tropical Storm Cheneso made landfall in the north-east last week, and had weakened as it pushed south-west across the island. But after reaching the warm waters of the Mozambique channel on Monday, Cheneso restrengthened, achieving tropical cyclone […]
