Africa Skills Week: Skills Supply Needs To Match Demand
Africa’s population is growing rapidly, and so is the quantity of education it receives – but the quality of its education is lagging. And the skills Africans learn do not always match the skills needed on the continent. These were central messages coming out of panel discussions at the inaugural Africa Skills Week (ASW), which […]
Emmanuel Khisa Leads Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure Revolution, With Zambia Paving the Way
In recent years, the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become increasingly apparent as African nations strive to leverage technology to drive economic development and improve the lives of their citizens. At the forefront of this movement is Emmanuel Khisa, Africa Director for the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), a pro bono tech […]
From 1 To 100 Million: Standard Bank’s OneFarm Share Celebrates 100 Million Meal Milestone On This World Food Day
In the heart of South Africa’s agricultural sector, a remarkable milestone has been achieved. The OneFarm Share programme, powered by Standard Bank in partnership with HelloChoice, is a flagship initiative designed to sustainably tackle food insecurity and improve agri-food system resilience. Recently, the programme reached its 100 millionth meal milestone, an achievement that reflects the […]
African Union Development Agency – NEPAD Appoints Zipporah Maubane As Head Of Communications And Advocacy
The African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Zipporah Maubane as its new Head of Communications and Advocacy. With over 29 years of experience in marketing and communications, Mrs Maubane brings a wealth of expertise from global and African firms, positioning her to significantly contribute to the […]
100 Days Later, Guinean Opponents Still Disappeared
Authorities Should Locate, Release Activists and Investigate Allegations of Torture Oumar Sylla, known as Foniké Mengué, and Mamadou Billo Bah, two members of the Guinean opposition coalition National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (Front National pour la Défense de la Constitution, FNDC), knew they were at risk for their political activism. “If arrest is […]
