“Christmas All Around The World” Unites Cultures Through Song With Afrika Mamas And Debé Gunn
New Single Celebrates Global Unity and the Spirit of Christmas A beautiful fusion of South African folk tradition and American songwriting talent has arrived just in time for the holiday season. The highly anticipated new single, “Christmas All Around the World,” brings together the electrifying voices of Afrika Mamas, the renowned six-member acappella group from […]
Africa’s Top Designers Offer A Feast For The Senses Through Fashion, Flavour, And Heritage
Confections X Collections 2024 at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Curated by Twyg Now a firm fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) was, once again, hosted this November by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. This annual five-day showcase brought together slow African fashion through intimate salon-style shows […]
Solutions Hub Launched At COP29 To Equip Livestock Sector With Innovations For Low-Emissions Animal Agriculture
The initiative is spearheaded by the International Livestock Research Institute to help meet rising demand for meat, milk and eggs while keeping emissions in check. A new hub launched at the COP29 climate talks will provide a one-stop-shop for solutions to help the livestock sector in developing countries meet rising demand for animal-source foods while […]
Kenya Cancels all PPP Contracts Signed with Subsidiaries of India’s Adani Group
It follows the indictment of billionaire Gautam Adani in New York on Wednesday. President William Ruto announced that the controversial multimillion-dollar deals in the energy, transport and health sectors would be scrapped during his state of the nation address to parliament on Thursday. He cited the emergence of “credible information on corruption.” The US Department of Justice […]
Three Out of 10 Nigerians in 2024 are Entrepreneurs
A report by Moniepoint highlighted the proliferation of informal businesses in Nigeria. The growth of this sector is directly linked to the country’s high unemployment rate and challenges Nigerians face when trying to run a business with all due protocols. Said challenges have forced many aspiring business owners to opt for an alternative that exempts […]
Embedding Philanthropy into Africa’s Local Ecosystems
In an era where global narratives about Africa often oscillate between despair and paternalism, Dr Paulin Basinga the newly appointed leader of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa, spoke of a vision of philanthropy that prioritizes dignity and partnership over dependency. In an insightful interview with Africa.com, he was clear about his vision: […]
Ghana’s Approach to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
Foreign policy in less powerful nations is not merely pragmatic or imposed. Ideology is key in balancing national priorities with global realities. Ghana wove ideological commitments into economic diplomacy. It shows that smaller states, despite dependency, can assert agency and stay accountable to their citizens. The varied approaches of Nkrumah, Rawlings and Kufuor show that […]
Sustainable Housing could Play a Significant Role in the Way Africa Tackles its Housing Deficit
A report from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) states that the continent’s housing deficit is estimated at over 97 million units and “this is expected to increase as the continent’s population grows, and urbanization continues”. In a village in the Mtwara region of Tanzania, a project borne from the concepts of architectural innovation, sustainability and […]
South African Firms Look elsewhere to Invest
Mauritius is increasingly becoming a favourite location for South African businesses looking for a stable environment in which to access global markets and preserve their wealth. African countries are increasingly looking to attract South African businesses as they grow much faster than the continent’s most industrialised economy. Botswana has become a very attractive destination for […]
Launching on the Moroccan Exchange
On Friday, Morocco’s bourse regulator AMMC anounced that CMGP Group won approval to launch an initial public offering on the Casablanca stock exchange. The irrigation systems firm aims to raise $110 million through this offering, which includes a capital increase and a shares sale, AMMC said in a statement. The subscription period will run from […]
