Empowering Africa’s Future: Horizon d’Espoir’s Mission of Hope and Transformation
Across Africa, millions of people are uprooted from their homes each year, driven by war, political instability, and deep poverty. From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, communities are being torn apart by armed conflict, ethnic violence, and fragile governance. In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, fear and uncertainty […]
The 2025 Africa Business Tourism And Mice Masterclass To Cultivate A Thriving Mice Industry Across Africa
Africa Tourism Partners is once again calling upon all tourism stakeholders to gather in Johannesburg for the 8th and 2025 edition of the Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass. The MICE Masterclass is scheduled for Wednesday 27 and 28 August 2025 at BDO Offices, Wanderers Office Park, 52 Corlett Dr, Illovo, Johannesburg, South Africa. MICE […]
New UN Declaration Must Protect Rights Of The World’s Poorest To Nutritional Benefits Of Milk And Meat, Say Experts
More than 115 agrifood experts, government advisors and business leaders are calling for animal-source foods to be excluded from a UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids. A draft UN declaration to eliminate trans-fatty acids from global diets risks inadvertently denying the world’s poorest the nutritional benefits of milk and meat, experts have said. A new declaration to […]
OPEC Urged to Champion the Revival of Global Fossil Fuel Investments
The African Energy Chamber calls on OPEC producers and international institutions to end exclusionary financing policies and restore critical upstream oil and gas investment to power Africa’s development The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is urging OPEC member states and their allies to take decisive action […]
Reaping The Rewards Of Innovation: Move From Traditional Financing To Digital Unlocks Africa’s Agri-Food Value Chain
By Zaheer Dindar, CEO and Co-founder, Pumpkn.io One of the most significant hurdles to growth across Africa’s food value chain lies in the inefficiencies inherent in traditional processes. Fragmented supply chains, limited access to real-time market information, and outdated farming techniques often lead to significant post-harvest losses and reduced profitability. Here, the emergence of digital […]
SEIFSA Training Centre Career Day Spreads Good News About STEM
While STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) is familiar to most of us, STEMi may be less so; the “i” is for innovation, and there will be much of that on offer at the Youth4STEMi career day on June 27. The event, to be held at the SEIFSA Training Centre on June 27 as part of […]
Third Annual Build-A-Backpack Campaign Brings Hope And Practical Support To The Rosebank Homeless Community
During Mandela Month, the Rosebank Districts are reaching out to community members, corporates, and partners to join the third annual Build-A-Backpack Campaign—a simple yet powerful way to bring hope and practical support to the homeless community. Since its start in 2023, in partnership with the Rosebank Homeless Association, the campaign has provided backpacks filled with […]
Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action And Investment
The award-winning VUKA Group has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical, inclusive climate action and unlock Africa’s […]
Africa Prepares For 2025 Elections Amid Rising Focus On Safety And Security
Adam Lakhani, Security Director, Information & Analysis, Europe, Maghreb, West & Central Africa As Africa gears up for a series of pivotal elections in 2025, including the recent ones in Gabon on 12 April, Malawi in September, and Tanzania, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire in October, it is crucial for organisations operating in these countries to […]
Nigeria Honors Former Leader with Public Holiday
The Nigerian government has announced a seven-day mourning period for former leader Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday aged 82. The government also announced Tuesday as a public holiday. Once a military ruler, Buhari made history in 2015 by becoming the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent president. Buhari’s campaign was built on his reputation […]
