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Strategic Approach To Combatting Digital Payment Fraud In Sub-Saharan Africa

Strategic Approach To Combatting Digital Payment Fraud In Sub-Saharan Africa

By Irene Auma, Head of Risk, Visa, Sub-Saharan Africa Nine out of ten consumers are at significant risk of falling prey to a scam – even the most experienced ones. In the Sub-Saharan Africa financial landscape, electronic payments have emerged as a thriving industry, drawing more investment than any other financial services sector. Over the past […]

The 6th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024 Launched

The 6th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024 Launched

Africa Tourism Partners is thrilled to announce the launch of the 6th and 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge https://youthtourismsummit.com/enter-competition/. A call is therefore being made to all the young people in Africa up to the age of 35 years to enter the Challenge. The portal will be opened to receive entries on the […]

Report Reveals Investment Blockages In Countering Kenya’s Climate Change Devastation

Report Reveals Investment Blockages In Countering Kenya’s Climate Change Devastation

New report offers pathways for impact investors in drive to mainstream radical climate protection technologies Impact Investors are favouring digital applications and solar power solutions to reduce carbon emissions in East Africa over crucial water and temperature technologies that could protect East Africans from the effects of the escalating climate crisis, a report released today […]

Education In Africa: 3 Key Problems And Solutions

Education In Africa: 3 Key Problems And Solutions

Children all over Africa share a strong desire to go to school. Yet, over 50 million of them still don’t have the opportunity to do so. Indeed, many young people’s access to education remains a challenge. But why is that? The education system in Africa needs more resources. Many more crucial factors play an essential […]

Encouraging African Students To Use Tech To Build Them Into Future Leaders Of Africa

Encouraging African Students To Use Tech To Build Them Into Future Leaders Of Africa

William Jackson, M.Ed. – My Quest To Teach & MetaverseWP World Metaverse Member “Africans must change their mind and actions. The keys to building your continent depends on your will-power, persistent effort and action towards self-liberation.” Lailah Gifty Akita The growing role of education as the engine of economic change, growing generational wealth, bring equitability to […]

Songø Is Back Again With A Sensational New Single “Vulindlela” – A Fusion Of Afro-House, Gospel, And Pop

Songø Is Back Again With A Sensational New Single “Vulindlela” – A Fusion Of Afro-House, Gospel, And Pop

Songø, the captivating band that Gained worldwide acclaim, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, “Vulindlela.” This dynamic track represents a harmonious fusion of Afro-House, Gospel, and Pop, offering listeners an unparalleled auditory experience. Songø’s introduction to the global stage began with acclaimed appearances at the Transmusicales festival, Arte Concert, KEXP, and […]

How Have Podcasts Contributed To The Rise Of Afrobeats?

How Have Podcasts Contributed To The Rise Of Afrobeats?

By Ncebakazi Manzi Podcast Manager: Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa The rise of Afrobeats over the past decade or so has been nothing short of remarkable. From the streets of Nigeria and Ghana, it has become a global phenomenon, with some of the world’s biggest artists collaborating with Afrobeats icons and emerging artists alike.  In a sign […]

Africa Tech Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for Start-Up World Cup

Africa Tech Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for Start-Up World Cup

Top 10 will battle it out at the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition in November in Cape Town, as to who will represent Africa in the global finals of the Startup World Cup, powered by Pegasus, taking place in the USA with the ultimate prize a cool USD1 million investment The results are in and today, organisers of […]

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

Support Monitoring, Housing, Independent Living, Job Training (Accra) – Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has not adequately resourced the enforcement mechanisms to monitor compliance by faith-based centers where people are being held in […]

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