Join Bill Gates at NutriVision for a Vibrant Dialogue on Nutrition and Innovation in Africa! Streamed LIVE at Africa.com
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will join forces with young leaders, nutrition experts, and advocates in an exciting live-streamed event hosted by Africa.com. The event, NutriVision: A Pan-African Youth Dialogue on Nutrition, will feature Mr. Gates sharing insights alongside influential figures, including the talented musician Jon Batiste, following their inspiring […]
TDB Group Extends USD 20 Million Facility To CBZ Bank, Zimbabwe
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has extended a USD 20 million revolving line of credit to CBZ Bank Limited. The facility will be used by CBZ Bank to provide loans to eligible customers operating in key export and hard currency sectors for capital expenditure and working capital needs. TDB […]
Trade Can Support Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation In Africa’s Agricultural Sector, New Data Shows
New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices The latest Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) indicates that intra-African agricultural trade has already reached a new high of US$ 17 billion, finally surpassing its previous 2013 peak, which was reached after a tripling […]
Investing In Africa’s Manufacturing Growth: Seizing Opportunities For Development And Prosperity
Africa’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a pivotal area for investment, presenting substantial opportunities for growth and development. As the continent continues to urbanise and industrialise, investors can play a crucial role in driving economic progress and creating sustainable prosperity. 1. Growing Market Demand Africa’s population is set to double by 2050, leading to an increased […]
Regulation, Investment And Opportunity Are Transforming The Kenyan Renewable Energy Space
Written by Bernard Ngugi, Sector Head: Energy & Infrastructure, Stanbic Bank Kenya What are the main types of renewable energy sources in Kenya, and how do they differ in terms of availability and usage? As the country is situated within the tropics, we have plentiful sunlight, making solar power a critical resource. Our abundance of […]
Burna Boy, Tyla and Six Other African Artists with Fashion Collaborations
Fans of musicians are often fans of their clothing choices so it makes sense that a number of extremely popular African musicians have similarly launched fashion lines. Seeing opportunity for big sales and market extensions, a number of major fashion houses have entered into collaborations with African stars, such as Burna Boy, Tyla and several […]
This Madagascan Artist Is Sending Her Paintings to the Moon
Meet Tara Shakti, a Madagascan artist, whose artwork is about to go to the moon. Her works will join those of 35,000 other artists from 247 countries as part of the Lunar Codex project. Founded by Canadian physicist, artist and entrepreneur Dr. Samuel Peralta, the Lunar Codex is a time capsule of works by artists, […]
Scientists Discover Similar Dinosaur Footprints on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic
An interesting discovery of similar dinosaur prints in Brazil and Cameroon suggest that they once roamed along a narrow corridor between these continents prior to their split. Preserved in mud and silt, these 260 prints date back approximately 120 million years to a time when Africa and South Africa were connected in a supercontinent, known […]
Searching for Africa in Venice, at the World’s Oldest Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival, the world’s oldest, attracts a glittering, global crowd, but Africa remains woefully underrepresented. Although festival organizers claim a dearth of qualifying product from the continent, skeptics point to a lack of diversity among the judges as another contributing factor. Regardless, a handful of African films will be screened, and include entries […]
A Taste of Soweto: Exploring Authentic Township Cuisine
Food blogger, Lorraine Elliott, aka Not Quite Nigella, pays a visit to Soweto to delve into the cuisine of the expansive South African township outside of Johannesburg. NOT QUITE NIGELLA
