South Africa: Toxic Rhetoric Endangers Migrants
Stop Scapegoating Foreign Nationals Ahead of Elections Candidates in South Africa’s forthcoming general elections have been scapegoating and demonizing foreign nationals, risking stoking xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch said today. On May 29, 2024, South Africa will hold general elections for the national and provincial legislatures. Among the campaign themes that have taken center stage […]
Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Startups For Qualcomm Make In Africa 2024 And Awards 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund
Qualcomm’s Continued Commitment to Empowering Africa’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem through Mentorship and Training Initiatives Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. The Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and […]
Who Wins AFRIMA Hosting Rights?: African Union Writes Nigeria, South Africa To Bid
The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next 2 editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA. In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC’s Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and […]
Partnership For Global Infrastructure And Investment (PGI) Celebrates Signing Of Finance Agreements For Republic Of Angola Projects
Today, on the margins of the Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S.-Africa Business Summit, the United States and the Republic of Angola celebrated the signing of final agreements to finance three major infrastructure projects in the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI)’s flagship Lobito Corridor. The agreements, for projects totaling more than $1.3 billion for clean power, […]
Why Gas Engines Make Financial Sense
By Sujen Balakisson, Business Development Manager for Wärtsilä Africa In a time where economic pragmatism is paramount for businesses across industries, the case for utilising gas engines has never been stronger. Wärtsilä, a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the energy market, is emphasising the compelling financial advantages that gas engines offer […]
Novare Becomes First African Firm To Partner With IFC On Their Latest Green Building Initiative
Novare Equity Partners has become the first African company to partner with International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its Greening Real Estate Investment Portfolios (GRIP) programme, as the financial services company strengthens its commitment to decarbonising its properties. Through this agreement, Novare gains access to a comprehensive suite of advisory and investment services offered by GRIP. […]
Thirty Years After Rwanda’s Genocide: Where The Country Stands Today
By Mariel Ferragamo After the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the country has made tremendous strides toward peace and development. But critics say these have come at the cost of political freedoms. April 7 marks thirty years since the Rwandan genocide, in which a radical faction from the majority Hutu ethnic group launched a campaign to […]
Paleo Diet? Study Reveals New Insight on What Stone Age Humans Really Ate
Although it may work weight loss wonders, the Paleo diet doesn’t likely hale from our cave-dwelling ancestors. Thanks to new research from scientists studying the remains of a Paleothic group in Morocco, evidence points to plants, not meat, as the core form of their sustenance. CNN
A Year Into the War, Sudanese Artists Are Building Communities of Care in Nairobi
Since the beginning of war a year ago, Sudanese have been fleeing the country in search of safety and opportunity. Given cultural similarities, the most popular destination has been Egypt, but the reception to creatives hasn’t always been warm. In contrast, Nairobi is proving to be a far more welcoming city in which Sudanese artists […]
New York African Film Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
From May 8 – 14, Film at Lincoln Center will be hosting the 31st New York African Film Festival, in which over 50 films from 25 countries will be screened. Showcasing the best in contemporary African storytelling, this year’s theme “Convergence of Time” is meant to focus on the way in which individuals represent Africa […]
