Building Resilience In Africa’s Agrifood Supply Chains
Agrifood supply chain resilience is a rising business risk; the number of days with moderate or high food price volatility for rice and wheat has doubled or tripled between 2020 and 2024. Climate risks could cut global crop production by up to 35% by 2050, with staples critical for Africa’s food security like rice, maize, […]
South African Short Film ‘Caleb: Beyond The Bite’ Wins Gold At International Tourism Film Festival Africa
As the world celebrated World Ocean Day on Sunday, 8 June, a proudly South African conservation film was timeously honoured on the global stage. Caleb: Beyond the Bite, produced by WILDTRUST and Love Africa Marketing, has been awarded Gold at the 2025 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) – one year since the film’s release. This […]
From Accra To New York – The Inspiring Journey Of Dr. Eric Teye Otumi
As a young boy in Accra, Ghana, Eric Teye Otumi was captivated by the complexities of the human brain. This passion for neuroscience set the stage for a journey that would take him across continents and into the medical field. During his undergraduate studies in biomedical science, Eric’s exposure to various facets of human biology […]
Joburg Gears Up To Host 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit
Excitement is building in Johannesburg as the city gears up to welcome international delegates for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (www.youthtourismsummit.com). Organisers and host partners are thrilled to announce an impressive lineup of global industry thought leaders who will be sharing their insights at this […]
Namibia Sets The Stage To Become Africa’s Next Energy Powerhouse
The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025), themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12–15 August in Windhoek. With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa’s energy landscape, the event is set to attract global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers, as it offers exceptional […]
From Subsidies to Stability: Nigeria Charts a New Economic Course
Nigeria is emerging as a bold reformer on the African continent, shaking off decades of economic dysfunction through sweeping liberal market reforms. Under President Bola Tinubu, the country scrapped its costly fuel subsidy and embraced a market-driven exchange rate—moves that are now stabilizing Nigeria’s economic foundations. These reforms, though initially painful, are redirecting resources toward infrastructure […]
Zambia Lures Carmakers to Build EV Parts Near Copper Mines
Zambia is actively courting electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to set up component plants near its copper mines, aiming to boost value addition and integrate into the global EV supply chain. The country’s finance minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has pitched this strategy to automakers, including during a recent visit to Germany. He has urged them to integrate Zambian production […]
Brazil’s Petrobras Eyes Africa for Growth Amid Global Oil Shift
Petrobras is setting its sights on Africa as its top exploratory focus outside Brazil, according to CEO Magda Chambriard. Côte d’Ivoire, an oil-producing West African nation, has already offered the company a chance to purchase nine offshore exploratory blocks. Similarly, Nigeria, Angola, and Namibia have also shown interest in working with the Brazilian oil giant. The company’s […]
China Grants 500 Health Scholarships to Kenya in Landmark Medical Pact
China has pledged over 500 scholarships and 20 annual exchange programs to Kenyan students as part of a landmark health partnership aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. Announced by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following a meeting with Chinese officials, the initiative will enhance medical training and future leadership in the local health sector. The two nations […]
Tems to Make History at First FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
Afrobeats star Tems is set to make history as a headliner for the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Selected by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Tems will perform alongside global stars J Balvin and Doja Cat. Her inclusion in the lineup marks a cultural milestone as […]
