African Media Agency joins Brand Africa, African Business & MiPAD to launch ACMO 100, the first definitive ranking of Africa’s marketing leaders
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 27 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Behind Africa’s most powerful brands are the strategists shaping their trajectory. Today, that reality takes center stage with the launch of the ACMO 100, the first benchmark ranking dedicated to Africa’s leading marketing professionals. Initiated by Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business, MiPAD and […]
From potential to skills and real jobs: how young women are powering change in Western and Central Africa
Young women attending a training in Chad. Credit: Miguel San Joaquin. Washington, USA, 27 March 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- When you think about sub-Saharan Africa, and about the young women who live across the region, what comes to mind? Many are mothers. Many are tireless workers. Many are the emotional and practical backbone of […]
The Loss of a Journalist in Burundi
Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Jackson Bahati Human Rights Watch mourns the passing of Burundian journalist Jackson Bahati, who died suddenly at age 55 on March 16, 2026. Bahati was a pillar among journalists in Burundi. A skilled writer and presenter, he was led by an innate curiosity and love for his country. Throughout […]
Garden Route Tour Operator Celebrates 20 Years While Driving R5.5 Million Annually into Rural Economies and Conservation
Family-owned operator’s group tours alone direct millions to rural communities as industry grapples with geographic concentration Award-winning South African tour operator Earthstompers Travel estimates its group tour programme alone channels more than R5.5 million annually into rural communities and conservation efforts outside the country’s main tourism hubs of Cape Town and Kruger – with the […]
Historic Chancellor Investiture Set To Redefine Academic Ceremony In Africa
Sol Plaatje University is set to host landmark investiture of Thebe Ikalafeng rooted in African tradition, heritage and the values of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje in Kimberley on 24 March 2026. Far from a conventional academic ceremony, the investiture has been reimagined as a national cultural moment that places African identity, heritage, and community at its […]
Africa’s Tourism Story Is One The World’s Traveller Wants To Hear
By Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management Africa welcomed 81 million international tourists in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, making it the strongest performing region globally according to the UN Tourism World Barometer[1]. To put this in perspective, global international arrivals reached 1.52 billion in 2025, putting Africa’s performance ahead of the global […]
Navigating Middle East Tensions: Why UAE–Nigeria Partnerships In Trade And Investment Matter More Than Ever
By Oti Egwu At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global economic and security dynamics, countries are increasingly compelled to reassess the resilience of their international partnerships. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a global hub for trade and investment, this moment should not […]
Why The African Travel Trade Show Is Thriving In A Digital Era
By: Carol Weaving, Managing Director, RX Africa As trade show season gets underway in South Africa, traditional shows have come under fire for being antiquated, expensive and out of touch with the realities of a digital-first world. Critics argue that in an era of tech, tools and online platforms, physical events can no longer justify […]
Africa Energy Indaba Announces 2027 Dates As Momentum Builds For Africa’s Energy Future
Following the continued success and growing global impact of the Africa Energy Indaba, organisers have officially announced the dates for the 19th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba 2027, set to take place from 2–4 March 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. As Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba […]
Blazing The Trail For Women In Tech: Introducing TrailblazeHER
Marking a decade of impact in advancing South Africa’s small business ecosystem, Telkom FutureMakers has launched TrailblazeHER, a three-month Women-in-Tech Enablement Accelerator designed to scale black women-owned technology enterprises within the digital economy. Over the past 10 years, Telkom FutureMakers has supported black-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to build sustainable businesses, unlock market […]
