The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025
The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 will take place from March 2-5 in Kigali Kigali, Rwanda, marking a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward health resilience. Under the theme Connected for Change: Addressing Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Health, AHAIC 2025 celebrates a decade of African-led thought leadership, providing a unique platform for high-level discussions,andstakeholder engagement and […]
Huawei Ranks Among South Africa’s Top Employers For Eight Years In A Row
Top Employer, SA & Africa awarding ceremony, Kyalami, Johannesburg Huawei South Africa’s position as a top employer, as certified by the Top Employers Institute for the eighth year running in 2025, reflects the company’s substantial impact on the local employment landscape. This sustained recognition highlights Huawei’s deep dedication to its employees and the company’s significant […]
Delivering On Promises: Advancing Water And Sanitation Solutions In Africa
By Fara Ndiaye, Deputy Executive Director, Speak Up Africa The recent African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) Congress in Kampala brought together over 2,000 stakeholders from across the continent. While such gatherings are important, they highlight an uncomfortable truth: Africa doesn’t need more conferences about water and sanitation – it needs coordinated action to deliver […]
African Development Bank And Standard Bank Unite To Support SMMEs And Boost Trade
African Development Bank and Standard Bank Unite to Support SMMEs and Boost Trade The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group (SBG) have entered into a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) while expanding trade throughout Africa. The agreement includes a R3.6 billion investment in a social […]
Unlocking Workplace Opportunities For Women Could Boost Global Income By 20 Percent
If women were employed at the same rate as men, the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would increase by a fifth – from US$106 trillion to US$127 trillion (1). This US$21 trillion increase is more than the combined GDP of the countries in the European Union (US$18.6 trillion). According to a World Bank report (2), […]
Flow48 Secures $69M Series A Funding To Expand Into South Africa And Saudi Arabia
The company will utilise $10 million of the secured funding to support its expansion efforts within South Africa. Flow48, a leading fintech company transforming SME lending across emerging markets, is excited to announce today the successful close of its $69 million Series A funding round to scale operations in UAE, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. […]
Just Because You Have An Opinion Doesn’t Mean You’re A Thought Leader: Building Thought Leadership With Impact
By: Mimi Kalinda Thought leadership is more than just having an opinion or being vocal in a particular field. It is about actively contributing to the evolution of ideas, whether by refining existing concepts or introducing groundbreaking ones. The essence of thought leadership lies in adding value, shifting perspectives, solving problems, and driving meaningful conversations […]
What Do African Countries Call Themselves?
A recent Al Jazeera visual explainer dived into the origins and meanings behind the names of African countries, revealing that most of their common names are rooted in colonial history. Nevertheless, many African nations have names for themselves that are derived from their languages. For example, Egypt proudly calls itself Masr, a name believed to […]
Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has inked a charter to set up a parallel “government of peace and unity” with allied political and armed groups. The charter was signed during a closed event in Kenya, leading to criticism of Nairobi by the army-aligned Sudanese government. The document envisions Sudan as a secular, democratic, and non-centralized state […]
Volkswagen to Introduce e-Tractors in Nigeria to Modernize Agriculture
Volkswagen, the German automotive company operating out of Wolfsburg, is set to launch e-tractors in Nigeria to help modernize the country’s agricultural sector and boost productivity. Announced by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, following talks with Germany’s Katja Keul at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the initiative reinforces stronger economic ties between […]
