Proflight Zambia Increases Flight Frequency As Safari Season
Increased frequency on the Livingstone–Lusaka route and comprehensive schedules for key safari destinations provide connectivity for South African travellers. Lusaka, Zambia – Proflight Zambia has announced a significant enhancement to its domestic schedule, increasing the frequency of its Livingstone–Lusaka route from once daily to twice daily, effective 1 April 2025, as safari season starts up. […]
The Power Of Partnerships Between Development Banks And Civil Society
Africa faces many issues, rooted in a lack of infrastructure development. Yet, these challenges can be tackled through key partnerships between development banks and trusted civil society organisations, writes Zeph Nhleko. In attempting to address the pressing societal challenges, it is important that public development banks such as the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) […]
Tackling Unemployment Through Entrepreneurship Ecosystems In Higher Education
The Education Collaborative, an initiative started by Ashesi University in Ghana in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation, is one of the continent’s biggest platforms of higher education stakeholders. Since 2017, The Collaborative has led a new model for collaboration in African higher education that is helping grow the strength of the ecosystem, with an estimated […]
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander Sheds Light On The ‘Golden Era’ Of South African Rugby In Exclusive Interview
Mark Alexander, President of South African Rugby (www.SARugby.co.za) discusses with SA Rugby Magazine (https://www.sarugbymag.co.za) the remarkable financial and on-field transformation of South African Rugby. Alexander detailed how the sport has rebounded from historic lows to become the healthiest financially among Tier One nations, achieving success without the need for a government bailout during Covid. “Rugby is […]
Andersen Launches Global Consulting Practice On Six Continents, Driving Business Transformation
Andersen Consulting integrates digital transformation and AI-driven solutions with Andersen Global’s world-class tax, legal, valuation, and global mobility expertise Andersen is redefining the professional services landscape with the launch of Andersen Consulting, a global consulting practice that integrates innovative business strategy, digital transformation, and AI-driven technology solutions with Andersen Global’s world-class tax, legal, valuation, and […]
DRC Suspends Cobalt Exports to Stabilize Market
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s number one cobalt producer, has banned all exportation of the metal for a minimum of four months. According to the country’s Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS), the move is intended to regulate the cobalt market. Currently, there is an oversupply of […]
Africa’s Fresh Strategy to Improve Foundational Learning
According to recent UNESCO data, Africa has significantly improved its school enrollment rates. Despite this, the continent faces a foundational learning crisis as many children struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. In fact, nearly 90% of students cannot read a simple 150-word text by age 10. Through her advocacy organization, Human Capital Africa (HCA), former […]
African Americans Embrace Africa for Identity and Belonging
The Blaxit movement is gaining momentum as more African Americans leave the US in search of a more welcoming environment and a deeper connection to their roots. Sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and a national racial reckoning after George Floyd’s murder, many are exchanging familiar struggles for the promise of acceptance and a lower cost […]
Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal
South Africa’s AGOA trade deal, a vital gateway to the US market, faces renewed uncertainty amid aggressive policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. The US has threatened to cut aid over South Africa’s controversial land reform law and its legal challenge against Israel, raising fears that the nation’s tariff-free exports—especially in the automotive, fruit, and […]
John Legend Stands by Kigali Concert Amid Controversy
John Legend has defended his decision to headline a sold-out concert in Kigali, Rwanda, despite the country’s involvement in the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US star emphasized that his performance wasn’t about endorsing the Rwandan government but celebrating music and expanding opportunities for touring on the continent. He argued that punishing […]
