US$1.5+ Billion Investment Pipeline At Africa’s Green Economy Summit
AGES 2025: Building a climate resilient Africa – catalysing investment and innovation in the green and blue economies Sanlam Investments is proud to sponsor Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2025, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. AGES is a premier event designed to connect […]
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: The Platform to End Loadshedding and Protect Businesses from Its Impact
Africa Energy Indaba 2025: The Platform to End Loadshedding and Protect Businesses from Its Impact Loadshedding remains one of the biggest challenges affecting African economies, businesses, and livelihoods. As energy disruptions continue to hinder growth and productivity, the Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking place from 4 – 6 March in Cape Town, South Africa, will serve […]
Standard Bank Leads Debt Funding Of Pioneering Eswatini Lower Maguduza Hydropower Project
Standard Bank has announced the close of a R567million deal to fund Eswatini’s 13,5MW Lower Maguduza Hydropower Project. The project was sponsored and developed by African Clean Energy Developments (Pty) Ltd (“ACED”) with the African Infrastructure Investment Managers (“AIIM”) managed IDEAS Fund and the Eswatini Public Service Pensions Fund (“PSPF”) as shareholders. ACED will continue to provide construction […]
Multi-Generational African Businesses
By Eric Osiakwan On 10th January 2025, Star Assurance, a great example of a multi-generational family business1, launched its 40th anniversary celebration. The company was founded in 1985 by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, who handed it over to his son, Kofi Duffuor, who, after running the company for several years, handed it over to the current […]
Standout African Moments in Grammys History
Miriam Makeba, a key figure in African music history, spent much of her 76 years promoting African culture globally. The Grammy Awards have increasingly recognized African music, with the Best African Music Performance category introduced in recent years. This year, Rema and Tems are nominated for Best Global Music Album, while Tems is also up […]
Nicole Moyo Celebrates African Heritage with ‘Pearl Jam’ Installation at Design Miami
Nicole Nomsa Moyo, a Design Indaba alumnus, has unveiled Pearl Jam, the 10th Annual Miami Design District Commission winner, at Design Miami. The installation celebrates African heritage, womanhood, and cultural expression, inspired by Ndebele art. Moyo’s large-scale sculptures include jewelry-like pieces such as bracelets, necklaces, and earrings crafted from aluminum and adorned with traditional beadwork. […]
Nairobi Fashion Week has become a Platform for Sustainable Fashion in Africa
It showcases eco-conscious brands and designs made from recycled materials, such as secondhand curtains and denim. Designers like Tausi Conde of Maisha by Nisria and Jean Maurice Niyigena of Bone Koboyi create collections using discarded textiles, adhering to zero-waste policies and incorporating cultural heritage. Despite growing interest, challenges remain, such as the high cost of […]
Towering Tree Ferns and the Raucous Calls of Lemurs Characterise this Little-visited Wilderness
Kayaking along the mangrove river near Ambatomikopaka offers a tranquil escape into Madagascar’s Masoala Peninsula, home to lush rainforests and diverse wildlife. The peninsula, Madagascar’s largest national park at nearly 595,000 acres, is a haven for biodiversity, with up to two percent of the world’s plant and animal species. Its remote wilderness, devoid of roads […]
Sailing Down the Nile
In 1928-29, Swiss-German expressionist Paul Klee’s travels through Egypt inspired works such as Monument at the Border of the Fertile Land, a dreamlike abstraction of the Nile’s irrigated farmlands. Goya Gallagher, founder of Anūt Cairo, drew inspiration from Klee’s painting for the design of Nanusa, a five-cabin dahabiya. This traditional Nile sailing boat features a […]
Choosing where to Go On your First Safari
Botswana, a premier wildlife destination, offers water-based safaris and high-quality camps in stunning locations like the Chobe River and Okavango Delta. The Great Migration and Maasai warrior traditions add to the region’s allure. South African poetry, a vital but overlooked cultural element, has gained recognition through the Deep South Books and Archive initiative, which offers […]
