Botswana’s Diamond Dreams Dim as Lab-Grown Rivals Sparkle
Botswana, the world’s most diamond-dependent economy, is reeling from a global slump in diamond demand, driven largely by the meteoric rise of lab-grown alternatives. These man-made gems, nearly indistinguishable from natural ones but much cheaper and marketed as more ethical, have rapidly carved out a major share of the market. As prices plummet, Botswana’s economy has […]
From Safaris to Shorelines: Africa’s Bold Bid to Become a Tourist Powerhouse
Africa is shedding outdated travel stereotypes and emerging as a dynamic tourist hotspot, thanks to innovation, investment, and modern exposure. For example, over 50 million tourists visited nine top African destinations in 2023 alone, underscoring the continent’s growing popularity. Likewise, major sporting events like Morocco co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup and Rwanda’s rising presence in global […]
Youth Charter Global Call for Peace through Sport…
As tensions between Pakistan and India escalate once again, the recent communique issued by the United Nations rings with urgency: we cannot afford another conflict. In a time marked by global instability and the increasing normalization of pre-emptive or retaliatory military action, the stakes could not be higher. The justification of force, once the last resort, […]
The Land of Legends Opens 2025 Season for a Legendary Family Summer in Antalya
As Türkiye’s tourism industry enters a record-setting year, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) opens its 2025 summer season with new family-oriented offerings in Antalya. Prioritizing experiences over traditional holiday packages, the resort blends themed entertainment, accommodation, and retail into one integrated destination. As Turkiye’s tourism sector surges toward new highs, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) is preparing to welcome […]
Scottish Africa Business Association and Scottish Development International Join Forces to Unlock Global Opportunities for Scottish Companies
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) is delighted to announce its upcoming event, “SABA Briefing: Unlocking Global Opportunities with SDI,” taking place on 29th May, 2025. This important online briefing, delivered in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), will offer Scottish businesses practical insights into accessing and expanding in African markets — some of […]
FASESA And Boeing Continue To Chart A Bold Course For Space Education In Africa
The Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] launched the second edition of the “Pathways to Space” program in Africa. On May 6, the educational program returned to Ethiopia and Nigeria and made its debut in Kenya. The program will reach up to 300 state schools’ students aged 13-18. It is […]
Strategic Partnerships – Easing The Path For IPPs Navigating South Africa’s Energy Regulations
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and developers venturing into South Africa’s renewable energy sector face an onerous and challenging regulatory landscape characterised by uncertainty in securing grid connections and considerable development costs. This is according to Stefan Bothma, Senior Project Developer at Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), who explains that Eskom’s approval processes, coupled with complex environmental and […]
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business and Africa Prosperity Network sign a Strategic Partnership on the eve of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) and The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the occasion of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between Canada and African investments. The MoU was formalized during a high-level […]
International Nurses Day: Nurse-Led Team Honored for Bringing Dignified Care and Support To Terminally Ill Patients on Hospital Ship in Africa
The compassionate care of a team of palliative care nurses from the United States and the Netherlands and two crew members from Sierra Leone are the first recipients of the Mercy Ships DAISY Team Award, a collaboration between international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) and the DAISY Foundation™. The team serves on board the Global Mercy™ […]
Cassava Technologies and Zindi collaborate to showcase African Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation
Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zindi, the largest professional network for data scientists in Africa, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating […]
