The Power Of Skills Development In Revolutionising Africa’s Township Economy
As Africa continues to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global economy, investing in skills development for the township economy has never been more critical As Africa continues to experience rapid urbanisation, the township economy has emerged as a critical engine of growth for many cities across the continent. However, for the township economy […]
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia: Uniting Industry Leaders To Recognize Growth, Resilience And Opportunities Across Ethiopia’s Construction Sector
Ethiopia’s construction industry is ripe for innovation and investment, praised for its impressive, vast market and untapped investment potential, with continued investor interest likely to increase substantially and soon. To recognize the industry’s exciting potential, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia will open its doors tomorrow and run until 20 May, to bring together 6,000+ design and […]
MARAKEZ Partners With LUCKY FINANCIAL To Offer Exclusive Credit And Cashback Offers To Mall Of Arabia And Mall Of Tanta’s Visitors
MARAKEZ, the award-winning mixed-use real estate developer, has announced a partnership agreement with LUCKY FINANCIAL to provide credit products and extra cashback for shoppers visiting the Mall of Arabia and Mall of Tanta. The partnership is aimed at providing more value to shoppers and encouraging them to avail the benefits of LUCKY ONE card which […]
Kenya to Monetize on the Lure of Better-paid Work Overseas
Kenya’s drive for its citizens to find work in Gulf states risks forcing them into a modern slavery system in which physical abuse is common, warn rights groups. East Africa’s largest economy plans to sign 10 bilateral labor agreements in the next “couple of months” with countries interested in hiring Kenyan workers, President William Ruto […]
A Hydrogen Car Prototype Built in Morocco has been Unveiled
The prototype of NamX’s hydrogen vehicle, the Hydrogen Utility Vehicle (HUV), and a replica of the “Neo Motors” automobile, a business owned by the Moroccan capital, were both on display for the King to inspect. The HUV model, according to the manufacturers, would include a central hydrogen tank and six detachable capsules to provide a […]
A New Collective of Somali Women Takes on the Male-dominated Frankincense Industry
Since its founding in 2008, doTERRA has built its brand on a promise of ethical sourcing. But a two-year investigation by the Fuller Project found women working for the company’s frankincense supplier Asli Maydi were underpaid and required to work in harsh conditions. Multiple women accused Asli Maydi’s politically powerful owner Hassan of sexual harassment […]
DRC Techies Drive Social Impact with Medical App
For several years, one woman in a commune in Pointe Noire had been suffering from a rare form of eye or occular pathology. Due to a lack of funds, she was never able to receive adequate treatment, until she came across NeedAct, a digital solidarity app created in the Republic of Congo. The app was […]
What’s the State of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Pension Savings?
Less than 10% of the workers in sub-Saharan Africa save for old age, the lowest rate for any region in the world. That implies most of the breadwinners today won’t be able to afford basic items after retirement. A pension plan is meant to commit employers to make regular savings so that employees will continue […]
South African Food Entrepreneur Accuses KFC of Stealing
Fast food giant KFC has dismissed claims by a South African entrepreneur accusing the company of stealing his idea of a local dish known as kota, local media report. Romeo Malepe accuses KFC of appropriating his idea of a chicken kota that the fast food chain is launching. Kota, also known locally as Sphatlo, is […]
Violence in Sudan Spreads
Hundreds of people have died in the Sudanese region of West Darfur, as fighting between the two rival military factions battling control in the country escalated as well as drawing in local militia groups. The most recent uptick of violence in the city of El-Geneina took place between Friday and Monday, the second time in […]
