Nominations Are Open For The 2023 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the call for nominations for the 2023 AWIEF Awards. In its seventh edition, since 2017, the prestigious awards recognise, honour, and celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa, across various industry sectors, for their contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth […]
Mauritius Is Your Dream Destination To Retire
We have traditionally viewed an ageing population as economically challenging; however, it also opens up many unexpected possibilities. Elderly people need unique products and services, and this creates a market that could contribute to a stimulating industry. So, contrary to common perceptions, people of retirement age present new potential – potential known as the ‘silver […]
Growth Tips For Township Businesses
Township businesses face specific challenges and opportunities due to their location in underserved communities Growth tips for Township Businesses Township businesses face specific challenges and opportunities due to their location in underserved communities. Here are some quick growth points for township businesses: Identify local needs: Understand the needs and preferences of the local community. Conduct market […]
FBC Holdings Limited Signs Agreement To Purchase Standard Chartered’s Business In Zimbabwe
FBC Holdings Limited (FBCH) and Standard Chartered Bank PLC have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Standard Chartered’s business in the Republic of Zimbabwe, subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. The announcement was made today at Standard Chartered’s Headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe by Sunil Kaushal from […]
Unlocking Africa’s Potential – Free Trade Can Help End The Continent’s Energy Crisis
By Mervyn Naidoo, Group Chief Executive Officer at ACTOM and Chairman of the Manufacturing Circle With Africa in the throes of an energy crisis due to several different factors, African manufacturers have the potential to play an important role in helping to provide a solution. All this depends on whether the right environment is created […]
Growth In Global Demand For Pure Medical Cannabis Sees Lesotho-based Cultivator And Manufacturer Expand Its Production
G Health set to triple its production this year for growing international markets Licensed cultivator and manufacturer of medical-grade cannabis extracts and products, MG Health is tripling its output capacity after a successful international funding round, raising $18 million in capital. The funding was secured after the company began distributing into key developed markets in […]
Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 Has Been Lauded A Resounding Success
At least over 600 physical and over 1000 virtual delegates attended the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge 2023. Participants included youth in tourism, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small enterprises and had the opportunity to reconnect, engage, learn. Hosted by the Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners, […]
Advancing Healthcare and Medical Research in Africa
The Rwandan government and the African Union Commission (AUC) on Saturday concluded agreements for the establishment of the headquarters of the first ever African Medicines Agency in Kigali. The signing comes just a few days after the Rwandan authorities officially agreed to host the AMA’s headquarters on their territory. More than four years after the […]
Windhoek Aims to become a Major Player in the Battery Metals Market
Namibia has barred the export of unprocessed lithium and other vital minerals in an effort to capitalize on the rising demand for metals used in renewable energy technology worldwide. Both lithium, which is essential for storing renewable energy, and rare earth minerals like dysprosium and terbium, which are needed for permanent magnets in the batteries […]
Tragedy during a Trip to the Red Sea
Three British tourists have been confirmed dead after a fire onboard a diving boat off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, a day after they were declared missing. Twelve other divers and 14 crew, including the captain of the Hurricane, were rescued after abandoning the ship on Sunday morning. The group had sailed out to Elphinstone reef, […]
