Landmark Survey Reveals 86% Of African Tech Founders Report Impact On Wellbeing—yet 81% Enjoy The Journey
New Research from Flourish Provides a Unique Glimpse into the Passions, Motivations, Challenges, and Coping Mechanisms Faced by Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Across 13 African Countries Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with purpose, today published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, shining light on the experiences of early-stage entrepreneurs across the continent. […]
Global Citizen Appoints Managing Director For Africa Programs
Today, Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of lfeoma Chuks-Adizue to the newly created role of Managing Director, Africa. Her responsibilities will also focus on Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience which is a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international […]
Digital Marketing Conference To Be Held At CTICC Cape Town On 20 & 21 November 2024 – A Must Attend Event For Serious Marketers
The highly anticipated Digital Marketing Conference will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 20 & 21 November 2024, bringing together industry leaders, digital innovators, and marketing professionals for two days of insightful discussions, learning, networking, and cutting-edge presentations. The event is set to feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including renowned experts from […]
Opposition Party Wins All Seats in Mauritius’ Historic Election
Mauritius’ opposition coalition, the Alliance for Change, achieved a sweeping victory in the national election, capturing all 62 directly contested parliamentary seats. This outcome signals a strong rejection of Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth’s ruling coalition, the Militant Socialist Movement, which failed to secure a single seat. Jugnauth, who has held office since 2017, conceded before […]
Nigeria’s IPMAN Secures Direct Petroleum Supply Deal with Dangote Refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has struck a deal with Dangote Refinery to lift petrol, diesel, and other products directly from its plant in Lagos. The partnership, announced by IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, is expected to stabilize and reduce fuel prices while ensuring a steady supply across the country. Garima further […]
What Sub-Saharan Africa Needs to Boost EV Adoption
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising solution to sub-Saharan Africa’s high pollution and health risks from vehicle emissions, but their adoption faces several obstacles. High costs, limited range, and unreliable electricity supply hinder progress, with only 1,000 EVs in South Africa, the region’s biggest economy, as of 2022. Local initiatives, such as electric motorcycles and […]
Senegal to Recommit to $2.7 Billion Green Deal
Senegal is expected to reaffirm its commitment to a $2.7 billion green energy initiative during the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan. This ambitious plan, part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership and backed by major nations, is intended to help the West African country reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The program, which was initiated under […]
Botswana’s Vice President Named Finance Minister Amid Economic Challenges
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, has appointed Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe as finance minister, marking a pivotal start for his administration. Analysts attribute Boko’s surprise election victory to growing economic grievances, particularly among young Batswana, amid the country’s economic downturn. Gaolathe faces the urgent task of addressing Gaborone’s economic slowdown, with growth expected to dip […]
Ghana’s Opposition Leader Mahama Takes Early Lead in Presidential Polls
Recent polls indicate Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, is leading in the December presidential race, positioning him ahead of Vice-President Muhamudu Bawumia, the ruling New Patriotic Party candidate. Scheduled for December 7, the election includes 13 candidates vying to succeed outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo, who will step down in January after two terms. With […]
Nigeria Offers Free Caesareans to Combat High Maternal Mortality Rate
Abuja has launched a new initiative, the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, to provide free emergency Caesarean sections to low-income women in the country. The initiative aims to lower the country’s high maternal mortality rate, which stands as the fourth-highest in the world with 1,047 deaths per 100,000 births. Many women, particularly in the country’s […]
