5 Investment Opportunities in Kenya
Kenya has been experiencing steady growth for quite some time now. The economic forecast has been positive with the World Bank predicting a growth rate of 6.6 percent this year and 7 percent come 2017. This momentum is being fuelled by massive investments in infrastructure and jobs, steps to improve the business climate, and a boost […]
African Instagrammers: Who to Follow
Instagram has become an essential part of our lives, allowing us to show the world what we’re getting up to. But the photo-sharing site is also a platform for people to showcase their creativity, whether it’s about sharing the most artistic photo or simply adding a dash of cuteness to your feed. And with so […]
How Many Languages of Africa Are There?
Not only is Africa the second most populous continent in the world with over one billion people, but it is also home to the highest linguistic diversity in the world, with over 1500 different languages. The principle languages on the continent include Arabic, French and English. Arabic was ranked the 5th most spoken language in […]
Insider’s Buzz Around WEF This Week
Didn’t make it to Cape Town for WEF? That’s OK – Below we will share with you some of the insider’s buzz that people in the know were talking about. You had to be there to know this stuff… Among the WEF delegates was Vogue cover girl Thando Hopa, a South African model, activist, and […]
Q&A with Shamina Singh of the Center For Inclusive Growth
Africa.com had a chance to do an exclusive interview with Shamina Singh, President of the Center for Inclusive Growth. This interview comes on the final day of the World Economic Forum Africa, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. Shamina had just concluded an event at WEF featuring a panel discussion on digital transformation hosted […]
When Industries Collide
Mastercard in partnership with Deloitte hosted an insightful and robust panel discussion under the theme “When Industries Collide: How to manage the forces of Competition & Collaboration in a Converging World”. The panel was moderated by Martyn Davies, Emerging Markets and Africa Managing Partner | WEF Young Global Leader Alumni, and included these esteemed panelists: Mark […]
The Five People You Need to Know Who Were at WEF Africa
The World Economic Forum on Africa concluded today, having explored the theme, ‘Shaping Inclusive Growth and Shared Futures in the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ over three days in Cape Town, South Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was already in the spotlight as the president of the host country for WEF, […]
#TogetherWeLead
“You need to harness the collective uniqueness of those around you to widen your field of vision – to see things differently, to fail harder, to innovate, and to question everything. Widening that field of vision means widening your worldview.” – Ajay Banga, CEO, Mastercard
Podcast: The Future of the Payment Industry with Mark Elliott
In this 30-minute podcast, Mark Elliott, Division President, Southern Africa, Mastercard provides insightful observations on the future of the payments industry from his unique perspective overseeing Mastercard for all of Southern Africa, including themes such as why cash continues to dominate the payments space, how digital alternatives to cash must compete with cash, regulation, interoperability […]
Getting Lions To Leapfrog: Understanding The Role Of Technology In Promoting Inclusive Growth In Africa
‘Press Release’ Research collaboration between Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Fletcher School at Tufts University highlights opportunities to optimize digital evolution across the continent As the world continues to become more digital, building an inclusive world in which the digital economy works for everyone, everywhere, is crucial. A recent research collaboration between the Mastercard […]
