Malawi Must Uphold Integrity of September Election or Risk Spiraling into Democratic Decay
Malawians will go to the polls on September 16 to vote for the president and Members of Parliament. At this juncture, Malawi finds itself in an unenviable environment with questions about the impartiality of its electoral commission, and the protection of rights critical for a credible, free and fair election, including freedom of expression, association […]
Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses
EU, Spain Support Fueled Crackdowns, Ignored Abuses; Reforms Beginning Mauritanian security forces committed serious human rights violations between 2020 and early 2025 against migrants and asylum seekers. The European Union and Spain, bilaterally, have continued to outsource migration management to Mauritania, despite its rights violations. Recent steps by the Mauritanian government may improve protection for […]
Bridging The Climate Capital Chasm: Why Africa Needs More Than Venture Capital
By Katie Hill, Expert Partner, Boston Consulting Group in Nairobi Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It’s a failure of capital architecture—and a threat to global climate progress. Similarly, Africa is home to 65% […]
Digital News Transformation Fund Opens For Applications On 25 August 2025
Funding to drive digital innovation and sustainable growth for independent publishers The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) will open its first application window on 25 August 2025, offering small, medium, and community-based independent news publishers an opportunity to secure funding for projects that drive digital transformation and long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving media landscape. […]
SA’s Youth Unemployment Surges, Soaring Past Other Emerging Economies
Now, more than ever, it is time to turn the tide and build a future where every young South African could thrive. The global community celebrated International Youth Day, as South Africa’s youth unemployment rate continues to soar over 45%; more than double that of Brazil (20%), India (17%), and Indonesia (16%). According to Nkosinathi […]
Two NEWF Films Named Finalists Ahead Of The 2025 Jackson Wild Awards – The ‘Green Oscars’ Of Nature Filmmaking
The Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) is proud to announce that two NEWF-supported films, ‘Wild Hope: Pangolin Protectors’ and ‘O mar para Analine (Sea to Analine)’, both set against a Mozambican backdrop, have been named as finalists at the prestigious 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards. These awards are aimed at celebrating excellence and innovation […]
95 Years To Gender Parity But Insurance Could Be A Game-Changer For African Women
Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa remains at 32% across four critical dimensions: political participation, economic opportunity, education, and health. At the current pace of progress, the IFC […]
Africa’s Fintech Market Set For Rapid Growth As High Remittance Costs, Untapped Merchant Opportunities, And Expanding Markets Fuel Demand For Digital Innovation
New BCG and QED report reveals the fintech industry’s strongest fundamentals to date—poised for its next wave of disruption through breakthrough technologies, disciplined growth, and new market penetration Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum. According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors, Fintech’s Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging […]
