AFA@10 Begets Chanzo Capital@10 In 2024
Eric Osiakwan The year is 2010, a young Eric Osiakwan is engaged in two experiments; getting the West Africa Backhaul Company (WABco) off the ground as an entrepreneur during the day and backing early-stage tech startups by night. Over the next three years, the former faces major headwinds whilst the latter takes off, and with […]
South African women’s group trains police to respond to gender-based violence
New York, USA, 8 January 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The rate of violence against women and girls in South Africa is among the highest in the world: according to official statistics, one in five women in relationships have experienced physical violence by a partner. Many more have suffered other forms of violence by men they know and […]
World Economic Forum Announces 2024 Crystal Award Winners
Architect and educator Diébédo Francis Kéré, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh, and producer, guitarist, composer and humanitarian Nile Rodgers are the recipients of the 30th annual Crystal Award, the World Economic Forum announced today. The winners will be honoured at the opening session of the Forum’s Annual […]
Burkina Faso: The African Development Bank Supports Training For Design Engineers At The Higher Institute Of Electrical Engineering (ISGE)
The African Development Bank’s support is helping to forge a stronger reputation for the ISGE, which can now welcome students from several African countries Twenty-four-year-old Josias Idani is looking forward to his career with confidence. Following his studies, which led to a design engineer diploma in June 2023, he now nurtures his goal of expanding […]
BlackExcellence: Breaking Barriers To Female Leadership
The upcoming Global Black Impact Summit will champion the role of Black women in challenging norms and investing in the next generation of Black female leaders Black women continue to break barriers across diverse industries, paving the way for future leaders with their resilience, intelligence and determination. The upcoming Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS), scheduled […]
The Top 10 African Cultural Moments of 2023
Although the 2023 news cycle in Africa can best be described as a rollercoaster of thrills and chills, it was a banner year for African culture. With a series of firsts, African creatives and sports stars rose to new heights, winning all manner of accolades and attracting global attention. South Africa became the first country […]
These Are the Top Trendsetting Fashion Capitals in Africa
African fashion is having a heyday, and the designs are as diverse as the continent itself. As the world turns its eyes toward African style, new design capitals are emerging from Lagos to Joburg and everywhere in between. Kenya’s style sector is a variety of wildlife-inspired designs, ecological fashion projects, and a dedication to highlighting […]
The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023
Rolling Stone, a global authority on the best in music, has once again created its annual list of the best Afropop songs of 2023. With the Internet affording easier exposure for artists, this year’s rankings include a fascinating mix of new and established talents. The panel of critics represent five African countries and took care […]
Peter Magubane, 91, Who Fought Apartheid with His Camera, has Died
This week marked the passing of Peter Magubane, an intrepid South African photographer, who captured the atrocities of apartheid and suffered dearly for his art. A witness to brutal massacres, public indignities, and life-altering politics, he wielded his camera like a gun, often hiding it to prevent detection by the abusers. Mr. Magubane liked to […]
3 African Chefs Bringing Their Food to the Global Stage
African cuisine is gaining new footholds across the globe thanks in part to a cadre of exceptional chefs, who are touting its wonders. Embracing tradition and innovation, they are elevating African cooking and attracting a huge following. Before opening his Afro-fusion restaurant, Meza Malonga, in Kigali, Rwanda, Congolese chef Dieuveil Malonga traveled to 48 African […]
