Anzisha Summit Unites Forces to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a powerful call to action for business and community leaders to support the continent’s very young entrepreneurs. The event brought together policy architects, educators, investors, and business leaders to explore best practices in entrepreneurship […]
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech For Her Program To Upskill African Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program’, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five -week intensive online program that aims to equip participants with high-demand digital skills including […]
New Report Outlines Innovative Finance Strategies To Help Close US$77 Billion Investment Gap For Africa’s Agrifood Sector
Expert Panel unveils strategies to embrace and scale finance toward strengthening public and private sector investment across Africa’s agrifood sector for growth, food security, and resilience Unlocking new and innovative sources of financing will be critical to meeting Africa’s agrifood system transformation ambitions and deploying interventions across interconnected sectors such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and […]
Global Citizen And The Waislitz Foundation Announce The 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Award Winners
OseI Boateng, Founder & Executive Director, OKB Hope Foundation, announced as the Global Citizen Waislitz Grand Prize Award Winner Maryanne Gichanga, Co-Founder & CEO, AgriTech Analytics, recognized as the Global Citizen Waislitz Disruptor Award Winner Joshua Ichor, Founder & CEO, Geotek Water Solutions, recognized as the Global Citizen Waislitz People’s Choice Award Winner Global Citizen, the world’s leading […]
Hunan, The Powerhouse Tasked With China’s Africa Trade Strategy
By Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen. However, one of the biggest drivers of this relationship is not a coastal megacity, it is a landlocked province you have likely never heard of before. […]
PROTEC Celebrates One-Year Anniversary As Implementation Partner For Ardagh For Education Programme, Driving STEM Excellence In South Africa
PROTEC (Programme for Technological Careers) proudly announces the one-year anniversary of its impactful partnership with Ardagh Glass Packaging – South Africa on the Ardagh for Education programme. This milestone marks a year since the inaugural teacher workshop, signifying a significant step forward in enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in communities surrounding Ardagh’s […]
Africa’s Wealthiest Man Eyes Historic Net Worth Milestone
Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, is just $700 million away from an unprecedented $30 billion net worth, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. His fortune has climbed $1.2 billion this year to $29.3 billion, despite mid-year fluctuations that saw his wealth temporarily dip. The surge stems from strong performances by his publicly traded companies—Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, and […]
South Africa Hits 10% of Economic Turnaround Targets
South Africa’s economic reform efforts are showing measured progress, with 26 of 240 targeted measures fully implemented over 18 months—roughly 10% of the total required to revive sluggish growth. A new Reform Momentum Indicator, developed by Krutham for Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), tracks progress across key sectors, including energy, logistics, and governance. While celebrating completed […]
Nigeria Edges Closer to Africa’s Longest Bullet Train Network
Nigeria’s long-anticipated $60 billion bullet train project has taken a major leap forward with proof of funds presented this week. The ambitious 4,000 km high-speed rail line, a decade in the making, is set to connect Lagos to Port Harcourt, strengthening links between Nigeria’s western and eastern corridors. Abuja-based De-Sadel Nigeria will oversee construction, backed by lead […]
Can Tanzania Rival Kenya as East Africa’s Trade Hub?
Tanzania is making bold moves to cement its place as a leading East African trade hub, leveraging both infrastructure and policy reforms. Long overshadowed by Kenya’s Mombasa Port, Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam is rebranding itself through investments such as DP World’s $250 million concession, which has slashed cargo clearance times from 46 days to just seven. […]
