Janus Continental Group Reaffirms Its Commitment To Building A Sustainable Future For Africa
Janus Continental Group (JCG) is comprised of market leading companies in Energy, Real Estate, Conservation and Hospitality sectors. One of the major contributors of Africa’s energy sector. We are an African success story with a track record spanning over 38-years across continent. The Group has grown into a multifaceted impactful operation; The Energy businesses provide […]
When Emergencies Happen, Look To Those Already On The Ground, Says CEO Of Africa’s Largest Indigenous Non-governmental Organisation
The power of indigenous aid organisations was immediately evident when a series of devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023, displacing millions of people, says Isak Pretorius, CEO of Africa’s largest homegrown non-governmental organisation (NGO), ForAfrika. “When a crisis hits, it is critical to respond immediately, as time of response directly affects […]
Solutioning For South Africa’s Energy Crisis
Author: Msizi Khoza, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance, Absa CIB South Africa is a country with immense potential. Yet, the nation finds itself in a profound polycrisis with high levels of unemployment, deep social inequality and a protracted and crippling energy environment. On one hand South Africa is the most advanced economy on the […]
World Cancer Awareness Month 2023 – The Invisible Stalker: Diagnosed As Early As Possible, Cancer Can Be Beaten
Cancer can be beaten if diagnosed early enough or managed chronically to ensure a better quality of life for patients. The technology exists to support cancer patients, but awareness and healthcare starts at home, said Janssen Medical Affairs Director, Moustafa Kamel. He said that while the twenty first century western lifestyle does play a role […]
African Tourism Investment Summit Brings Government, Investors And Tourism Roleplayers Together To Explore Investment In Sustainable Tourism At Africa Travel Week
Investment in sustainable tourism within the African continent will be a major topic of discussion at this year’s African Tourism Investment Summit (ATIS). This event is part of Africa Travel Week which also comprises World Travel Market (WTM) Africa and the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa. ATIS will bring together stakeholders, including industry experts, […]
FedEx Delivers Critical Aid, Commits More Than US$1 Million Amid Earthquake Crisis Impacting Turkey And Syria
Mobilizes six humanitarian relief flights, five of which transited through the Dubai World Central Airport where FedEx Express new regional Hub is being built FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, is using its network to bring international humanitarian relief to those affected by the […]
Cyclone Freddy’s Heading for Mozambique
Authorities are setting up shelters and preparing to evacuate people in high-risk areas as the southern Africa country braces for Cyclone Freddy. The powerful cyclone made landfall in neighbouring Madagascar on Tuesday, where it killed five people, and is expected to intensify before it hits south-central Mozambique on Friday. The provinces of Sofala, Inhambane, Manica […]
Ghana and Gambia Ramping Up Efforts to Build Tech-based Economies
In a time when most economies run by oil, manufacturing, and agriculture are shifting to digital economies, the two countries with a combined population of 35 million don’t want to be sidelined. Africa faces funding shortfalls in tech infrastructure, challenges in implementing data protection policies, and slow adoption of frontier tech skills, but hopes that […]
Tunisian Rights Group Denounces President Saied’s Hate Speech
President, Kais Saied, has told a meeting of security officials that migrants are part of a wider campaign to change the demographic makeup of the country and make it “purely African”. The president’s comments come alongside an extensive crackdown on critics and opposition figures in a campaign that human rights groups, including Amnesty International, have […]
Eskom CEO Ousted after Explosive Interview
The head of South Africa’s embattled state power company, Eskom, is leaving his job earlier than planned, after accusing high level officials of corruption. The CEO’s departure came the same day South Africa’s finance minister announced a massive bailout for the debt-ridden company amid record power cuts. Eskom’s CEO, Andre de Ruyter, has been “released” […]
