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Reaping the rewards of innovation: Move from traditional financing to digital unlocks Africa’s agri-food value chain

One of the most significant hurdles to growth across Africa’s food value chain lies in the inefficiencies inherent in traditional processes. Fragmented supply chains, limited access to real-time market information, and outdated farming techniques often lead to significant post-harvest losses and reduced profitability. Here, the emergence of digital platforms and agritech solutions is proving transformative. […]

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Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. is Celebrated by Civil Rights Leaders and Kicks Off National Book Tour

In a powerful moment of recognition and achievement, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. – renowned faith leader, social innovator, and financial freedom advocate—received The International President’s Award of Excellence, presented by Elsie Cooke-Holmes, International President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., during the public program “At the Fortitude Rising: A Celebration of Resilience in the Pursuit […]

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Kidnapped at Sea: The Untold Story of David Henry White

On the anniversary of his kidnapping, the recovered story of David Henry White – a free Black American teenager who was enslaved on a Confederate warship for over 600 days during the US Civil War before dying in the 1864 Battle of Cherbourg and whose life has been misrepresented and unjustly appropriated for 150 years. […]

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ILI-South African Centre of Excellence to Issue Inaugural Lifetime Impact Award to Judge Ann Claire Williams (RET.)

The ILI-South African Centre for Excellence (ILI-SACE) is delighted to host a Gala in honor of Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), who will be presented its inaugural ILI-SACE Lifetime Impact Award on Thursday October 17, 2024.  The event will take place at Jones Day in Washington, DC. The ILI-SACE is a Johannesburg-based affiliate of the […]

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10 Things You Should Know About Judith Suminwa Tuluka, DRC’s New Prime Minister

On April 1st, Judith Suminwa Tuluka took office as the new Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant milestone as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. A seasoned economist with deep ties to President Félix Tshisekedi and a rich background in international diplomacy and development, Tuluka steps into […]

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How Peter Tabichi is Lifting His Students Out of Poverty With Science

Maths and physical science teacher Peter Tabichi’s love for science is changing the lives of Keriko’s 480 students for the better. His dedication and passionate belief in his students’ talent has embolden the poorly-resourced learners to take on Kenya’s best schools in national science competitions. ...
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Leading by Example: Tony Elumelu’s Leadership Principles

People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book?  Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I […]

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Can Crowdfunding Make a Dream Come True in Africa?

Crowdfunding—or the use of online platforms to raise money for business ventures from a large base of investors—has been steadily gaining traction in Africa over the past decade. Still, crowdfunding in Africa remains limited compared to other regions. Entrepreneurs in the US and Europe have seen many projects and ideas launched as a result of […]

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From a Severely Poor Child to a Multi-Millionaire: The Story of SimoLife!

In 1997, at the age of 9, a young kid would see a computer for the first time. He was blown away when he entered the cyber cafe with his uncle and saw all these alienating machines. Even more blown away when his uncle explained to him: “I’m texting people from Canada, Japan, France, Egypt…” […]

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Driven to Succeed: Why Making It in a Man’s World is a Matter of Mindset

Being a woman at the helm of a logistics enterprise comes with its fair share of challenges, but Nonkosi Dyantyi, CEO of Lebama Group Logistics, wouldn’t have it any other way. Despite having to defy the expectations of a male-dominated industry on a daily basis whilst juggling the demands of motherhood, Dyantyi’s irrepressible fighting spirit […]

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