South African Tiger Farms Accused of Illegally Trading Body Parts
South Africa’s tiger farms, the largest outside Asia, are reportedly involved in the illegal trade of tiger body parts, according to a report by animal welfare charity Four Paws. The research uncovered 103 facilities housing tigers between 2023 and 2024, with several breeding them to supply traditional medicine markets in China and Vietnam. The report […]
What Lies Behind the Growing Interest in African Assets and Why Skepticism About Local Markets Might be a Mistake for Investors
In recent years, Africa’s investment landscape has been undergoing major changes. Experts assert that these changes may become significant for the global economy of the 21st century. Indeed, it seems that against the backdrop of Lagos skyscrapers and Nairobi’s tech hubs, a new chapter in the history of international investments is unfolding, where traditional views […]
San Francisco 80 years later: UNDP convenes an international conference of AI private sector leaders from Africa and G7 countries with the G7 Italian Presidency and as part of the Italy-Africa Mattei Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, 14th November 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- This week, the United Nations’ leading development agency (UNDP) and the G7 Italian Presidency, along with a delegation of private sector leaders from the African continent, is meeting with G7 AI leaders in San Francisco, hosted by the Italy Consul General in San Francisco with Ministry of Enterprises […]
Sudan: UN Acts on Abusive Commanders
Security Council’s First Sanctions on Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces The United Nations Security Council’s November 8, 2024 sanctions designations for two commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a positive first step in ensuring consequences for abuses by the force, Human Rights Watch said today. The Security Council imposed an international travel ban and […]
World Diabetes Awareness Month – A Call To Action For Africa
By Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice-President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche Diagnostics November is World Diabetes Awareness Month, and World Diabetes Day is marked on 14 November. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and certain cardiovascular conditions can, in many cases, be attributed to forces including rapid unplanned urbanisation and the globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles.1 In this regard, […]
Unveiling Africa’s Greatest Hidden Assets: The Rise Of African Female Entrepreneurs
By: ● Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President & CEO Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) ● Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and co-Founder: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) ● Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank’s 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa’s economic performance was strong and shows […]
DigMo Launches In Zambia To Gamify Financial Planning For Africa’s Mass Market
DigMo, a new financial service company that brings gamified wealth-building tools to low and middle-income earners in Zambia has been launched. Licensed by the Bank of Zambia to operate a wallet, the fintech created for underserved users provides access to engaging products with great incentives. As part of the move to expand DigMo’s capabilities and […]
Transitioners From Silicon Savannah Light Up The 11th Angel Fair Africa
Eric Osiakwan Mike Macharia transitioned from Sevenseas Technologies to Ponea Health, Ian Kabiru rose from a Marketing Director role at Popote Wireless to founding Horizons Offices. Delila Kidanu, moved from Koa Technology to Okoa Rescue last year, whilst Tesh Mbaabu recently transitioned from Marketforce to Chpter. Sitting between these leading founders from Kenya, the Silicon […]
Spotify Release RADAR Documentary For Joshua Baraka – The Next Pan-African Star To Watch
Kampala-born singer-songwriter and producer Joshua Baraka, a rising Spotify RADAR Africa artist, is set to captivate global audiences with the release of his latest single “Lonely” alongside an intimate documentary. This upcoming phase marks a pivotal moment in Joshua’s career as he prepares to solidify his place on the international stage. The documentary offers a rare glimpse into Joshua’s journey, featuring moments […]
Mama Money Launches WhatsApp Powered Bank Card Available at Pick n Pay
The Mama Money Card costs R99 once-off with a monthly fee of R25 and is available at selected Pick n Pay stores in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Through WhatsApp customers can easily manage their card, send money to over 70 countries worldwide, and buy electricity, airtime or data. As a launch offer, new customers […]
