African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED) Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems through Education Management Information System (EMIS) Reform
The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19 Hub a joint initiative with Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), has successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Juba, South Sudan, to support the strengthening of the country’s Education Management […]
African Media Agency scoops SABRE Western Africa award with mental health campaign
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 25 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – African Media Agency (AMA) has won the 2026 Africa SABRE Award in the Western Africa category. The ceremony took place on March 17 at The Venue Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, South Africa. This accolade recognises the Abidjan-based pan-African firm’s high-impact Public Relations campaign for Bluemind […]
Kenya Attracts $3 Billion Industrial Investment in Major Manufacturing Push
Kenya is positioning itself as a leading manufacturing hub in Africa, with a new $3 billion investment set to accelerate industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s role in global supply chains. The commitment by Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (AriseIIP) signals rising investor confidence in Kenya’s long-term economic potential and its strategic location within […]
SAMRC To Host Global Outcomes Finance Alliance Summit To Advance Innovative Health Financing In South Africa
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention will host the Outcome Finance Alliance (OFA) summit from 25–27 March, bringing together global and local partners to advance the use of Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) in addressing South Africa’s most pressing health and development challenges. The OFA […]
Three Weeks Of Conflict Have Tested The Logic Behind A Rand-Only Portfolio
By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex In January, South Africa hosted joint naval exercises off Cape Town with key BRICS Plus members China, Russia and Iran, startling investors. Five weeks later, the Middle East conflict triggered a massive sell-off of the rand, as investors fled the currency, wary of South Africa’s diplomatic and military […]
Ericsson Appointments Siseko Ngxola As Country Head Of South Africa
Ericsson has announced the appointment of Siseko Ngxola as Head of Ericsson South Africa, reinforcing its continued commitment to the local market. Ngxola brings over two decades of experience in the telecommunications sector, having held key roles across multiple regions and industry segments. His career spans senior positions including Head of Sales for Market Vertical […]
No Degree, No Problem: Five Career Choices For School Leavers
The 2025 South African matric results saw a record 88% of school leavers ready to enter the academic or working worlds, great news for young people ready to embrace an exciting future, and for employers looking to welcome new skills in the professions, trades and in innovative working environments like TransUnion’s Global Capability Centre. While […]
From Gig Economy To Ownership: How Africa Is Building AI Infrastructure
Join the ConversationBe part of this important discussion at our upcoming LinkedIn Live session. 🗓 Wed, March 25th ⏰ 12:30 PM EST 🔗 Read the full story / Join the conversation: Be a part of the conversation For the first time, 𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 are engaging with DOWA Summer Internship simultaneously : a milestone reflecting […]
Zimbabwe Firms Face Shipping Delays as Global Supply Chains Falter
Contributed by Global South World More than half of Zimbabwean companies say they are facing supply chain disruptions, with delays in the delivery of raw materials emerging as a major problem as the US–Israel conflict with Iran continues to shake global shipping and energy markets. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) said 56.1% of local firms […]
Africa Is Not Catching Up, Africa Is Building
By Raadhika Sihin, Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) In March 2026, the global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF 2026), where Africa’s policy priorities, innovation realities, and cross-border ambitions take centre stage. Africa is not “catching up.” Africa is building, […]
