Africa.com [Africa dot com]

Founded in 2010 by Teresa Clarke, Africa.com embodies a powerful vision to redefine perceptions of Africa, breaking stereotypes and revealing the continent’s rich complexity. Through an array of platforms, Africa.com seeks to inspire, educate, and entertain while fostering a positive narrative that highlights Africa’s accomplishments and advancements. More than just a media outlet, Africa.com represents a genuine passion for Africa’s growth and potential, capturing its true essence as a land of boundless opportunities, talents, and possibilities.

Top10 Newsletters:
Stay informed and ahead of the game with our curated collection of the top 10 stories from Africa each day. On Fridays, gear up for the business world as we bring you the 10 most relevant and game-changing business stories. And on Sundays, prepare to be whisked away on a delightful journey through Africa’s vibrant lifestyle and travel scenes. We understand the value of your time and that’s why we’ve carefully selected the most important and captivating stories, so you can get a comprehensive view in a single glance. 

Webinars, Summits, and Workshops:
As part of our commitment to growth and leadership, we host an array of webinars, summits, and training workshops that offer access to world-class speakers, business leaders, academics, and influential government figures. These events provide an invaluable opportunity for participants to gain insights, knowledge, and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in their respective fields.

Empowering Women & Girls:
We are dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering African women and girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Through our various initiatives, we strive to encourage and equip them to reach the highest echelons of the private sector, while also urging them to actively participate in the decision-making processes in the public sector. Together, we can create a world where African women and girls can confidently pursue their aspirations and contribute significantly to shaping a brighter future.

Meet our People

Teresa Clarke
Teresa Clarke
Chair & CEO
Nick Binedell
Nick Binedell
Director
GIBS Business School
Keith Clinkscales
Keith Clinkscales
CEO
Revolt TV
Lauren Cole
Lauren Cole
President
Cole Media
Charles Crockett
Charles Crockett
co-Founder
Ascend Venture Group
Chinedu Echeruo
Chinedu Echeruo
Founder
HopStop (sold to Apple)
Political Advisor
Jendayi Frazer
Former Ambassador
to South Africa
Nelly Gachanja
Nelly Gachanja
Social Media Manager
Anna Getaneh
Anna Getaneh
Founder
Afrian Masaique
Susan Gitau
Susan Gitau
Digital Content Manager
Business Advisor
Vusi Khanyile
Chairman & Founder
Thebe Inv. Corp.
Michael Macharia
Michael Macharia
Founder
Seven Seas Tech Group
Sheila Marmon
Sheila Marmon
Founder & CEO
Mirror Digital
Stephen Newton
Stephen Newton
Chairman
The Illuminate Africa Group Ltd.
Foluso Phillips
Foluso Phillips
Chairman & CEO
Phillips Consulting Group
Sokhu Sibiya
Sokhu Sibiya
Senior Top10 NewsEditor
Sean Whitehead
Sean Whitehead
Digital Project Manager
Debra Winter
Debra Winter
Chief Operating Officer

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For over a decade, Teresa has served as Chair, CEO & Executive Editor of Africa.com LLC, a holding company with digital media assets showcasing Africa-related business content, including the Africa.com Publishers Network which reaches nearly 20 million visitors per month.  

Previously, she was the first African-American woman promoted to managing director in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs & Co. where she oversaw corporate finance and M&A transactions in the industrials sector.

She was one of 15 private sector leaders appointed by the White House to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. She is Chair of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Chair of the Friends of the Legal Resources Centre of South Africa, and Chair of the Student Sponsorship Program of South Africa.

Teresa serves on the Africa Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch, and on the advisory board of the Harvard Center for African Studies.

She serves on the advisory board of D-Cubed, the Harvard Business School think tank that conducts applied research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and business.

Teresa has received numerous awards for her philanthropic work in Africa, including two from the government of South Africa and one from the Nigerian chapter of the International Women’s Society.

Teresa is the author, director and producer of the documentary Africa Straight Up, and delivered the TED Talk Bridging the African Diaspora Divide,

She earned an A.B. in economics, cum laude, from Harvard College, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

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Stay informed and ahead of the game with our curated collection of the top 10 stories from Africa each day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Fridays, gear up for the business world as we bring you the 10 most relevant and game-changing business stories. And on Sundays, prepare to be whisked away on a delightful journey through Africa’s vibrant lifestyle and travel scenes.