Transform the Sahel Region from a “Zone of Insecurity” to a “Zone of Prosperity,”
The head of the military regime in Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, met with his counterpart leading the military junta in Mali, Assimi Goïta, in his first international visit since the coup in Niamey. Mr. Tiani expressed gratitude to Mali for “the support and determination of the authorities and the Malian people to stand alongside the […]
Somalia has Joined the East African Community
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said joining the regional trade bloc was a “beacon of hope” for Somalia. Somalia has been wracked by conflict since 1991 and many parts of the country are controlled by jihadist group al-Shabab. Some of its neighbours have sent troops to help fight the Islamist group, which is affiliated to al-Qaeda. […]
Zimbabwe has Emerged as the Global Leader in Blueberry Exports
The study by EastFruit highlights a surge in blueberry farming investments in Zimbabwe, with exports rising by 63% annually or 1,200 tonnes over the last five years. The report outlines that new plantations are primarily established by investors from neighbouring South Africa. These investors often diversify or relocate production to Zimbabwe due to highly favourable […]
Africa’s Mineral Wealth is Vital for the Global Economy and can Transform the Continent
GIFT, which is the acronym for Gold International Fungible Token, is a digital certificate of gold ownership that is 100% backed by physical gold and pegged to the international spot price of gold. For as low as five cents, GIFT allows anyone in Nigeria, Africa, and around the world to buy gold audited by reputable […]
A Love for Conservation Sparks an Entrepreneurial Journey
Bereket Brehanu set up private zoo to provide a refuge for injured wild animals. Previously, Bereket was unemployed, but with a strong determination to protect wildlife, he created an animal sanctuary. SOURCE: DW
East Africa’s Economic Powerhouse is Facing a Host of Financial Challenges
Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Thursday the government was poised to privatise 35 state companies and was looking at a further 100 firms after enacting a revised law last month to cut down on bureaucracy. The law makes it easier to sell state enterprises to private companies and aims to push up the private […]
Doubt Still Looms Over Nigerian Currency
The Nigerian central bank’s decision not to hold its monetary policy committee this week has deepened uncertainty over how its new governor plans to tackle the currency crisis in Africa’s biggest economy. It was the second time the meeting failed to take place since Yemi Cardoso took office in September. It also comes against a […]
Kenyan Co-Founder On Building An Edtech Startup
Manish Sardana caught up for a conversation on Craydel, the edtech startup he successfully co-founded in Kenya in 2021, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. At a time when most startups are battling to survive and retrenching staff, Craydel is hiring rapidly and on its way to profitability in 2024, he adds. On the […]
Overhauling South Africa’s Ports
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the private sector will be stepping in to help Transnet resolve the issue of congestion at the province’s ports. He met with officials in Richards Bay after Transnet suspended the movement of coal trucks into the port due to road congestion. Trucks have been waiting to get into the port for […]
Training Young Ugandans in AI Software and Systems of the World’s Tech Giants
Sama is one of numerous new start-ups that train the artificial intelligence (AI) software and systems of large tech companies. Its website lists its clients as Google, Ford, Walmart, Sony, BMW, Ebay, Microsoft and NASA. Sama also works for Meta, which owns Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram. In the past, such companies outsourced call center jobs and […]
