A Look at Entrepreneurial Aspirations Across the Continent
The Ascent of Personal Services and Recycling Startups in Africa In recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa has been vibrant and full of promise, a hopeful sign of economic growth and social development. A recent survey by ZenBusiness reveals intriguing patterns in the kinds of startups that are capturing the attention of aspiring business […]
FSD Africa @AFSIC 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom, 6 September 2022, /African Media Agency/- This year FSD Africa joins AFSIC 2023 in celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a decade of impact in strengthening and greening financial markets in Africa. At AFSIC 2023, FSD Africa will host an afternoon of high-profile dialogue including sessions entitled Leveraging Carbon Markets for Africa’s Green Transition, Africa’s Green Future, Harnessing […]
Pink Warrior Foundation To Host ;Fashion For A Cause Auction; To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Warrior Foundation, a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to promoting early detection and screening of breast cancer, is excited to announce its upcoming Fashion for a Cause Auction event. This event follows the success of their 2022 golf day and aims to create awareness, excitement, and garner support for their crucial mission. Founded by […]
OPEN Startup: Empowering Coaches in Senegal with enriching Training and New Collaborative Partnerships
DAKAR,Senegal, 15 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Following the success of last year’s edition in Morocco and Tunisia, the Training of Trainers (TOT) is set to make its much-anticipated debut in Senegal, providing another transformative opportunity for professionals within the country. This dynamic program, collaboratively designed and delivered by OST and Columbia University, continues its mission to enhance […]
The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition With Precision
The global discourse’s broad-brush strokes must make room for the local reality’s fine detail By Louis Strydom, Director of Project and Market Development, Europe and Africa, Wärtsilä The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it’s the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex […]
Mastercard Launches Classic and Platinum Debit Cards in Partnership with Amal Bank
Mastercard is launching Classic and Platinum Debit Cards in partnership with Amal Bank, one of the largest banks in Somalia in terms of its branch network and customers. This partnership will grant consumers greater accessibility to Mastercard’s global services, and Amal Bank’s local availability and services. As leaders in technology and payment services, Mastercard and Amal Bank’s joint offering will strengthen their value proposition for customers in Somalia. With the new joint Classic and Platinum Debit Cards, consumers will be […]
9 Ventures Announced for the Africa Money and DeFi Summit Investment Showcase
ACCRA, Ghana, 15 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) businesses to investors and industry leaders, live on stage, in Accra, Ghana on October 3rd and 4th. With a focus on forging connections and bridging the gap […]
Major Investment Drive Sparks East African Trade And Development – Sustaining The Continent’s Progression, Including South Africa
By Patrick Mweheire, Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, Standard Bank Group East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth. This comes as businesses, regulators and banks find and drive new direct investment, launch projects and close gaps to financial inclusion, providing a powerful tailwind for broader Pan African trade. It […]
Creative & Cultural Industries: Economic Impacts Of Comic Con Africa
By Terena Chetty Socio-economic development for the continent is dependent on integrated growth across various sectors. Worldwide, creative sector growth is on the rise. Last year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimated cultural and creative industries global worth at 4.3 trillion US dollars per annum. In terms of Sustainable Development Goals […]
Developing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) For Africa’s Energy Transition
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a widely embraced approach for the implementation of sustainable energy projects. However, PPPs are intricate arrangements that demand expertise and effective communication for their success. When executed correctly, they hold the potential to contribute significantly to establishing sustainable energy security in Africa. The Green Energy Africa Summit 2023 is scheduled […]
