Scaling with Purpose: E Squared reports over R1 Billion invested in Impact Ventures driving Africa’s inclusive growth.
At a time when South Africa grapples with one of the world’s highest youth unemployment rates and rising inequality, E Squared Investments has shown that investing in purpose-led entrepreneurship is not only possible, it is essential. Last week, the organisation launched its 2024 Impact Report, themed ‘Sustainably Scaling Impact.’ Since its inception in 2017, E Squared […]
COP30 in the Crosshairs: Will the Global South Finally Rewrite the Climate Rulebook?
When the world descends upon Belém this November for COP30, it won’t just be about carbon cuts and climate targets. It’ll be about credibility. Set in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, COP30 was once touted as a defining moment for South-South solidarity — a chance for developing nations to finally steer the global climate […]
Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained
Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum and His Wife Authorities in Niger should immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains arbitrarily detained two years after he was ousted in a military coup, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 26, 2023, Nigerien army officers of the self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil […]
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 […]
We Name Ourselves: Poetry as Resistance in One of Africa’s Largest Refugee Camps
When stories from the African continent reach global audiences, they often arrive filtered through a lens of crisis — famine, war, poverty. Humanitarian campaigns lean heavily on sorrow, hoping to move hearts through pity. But there is another kind of story being told — one that doesn’t ask for sympathy, but demands recognition, dignity, and […]
An Invitation to Experience Life Above the Batoka Gorge: Bupenyu Lodge Welcomes Guests from 1 December 2025
Newmark Hotels & Reserves’ ultra-luxury retreat in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, invites guests to experience curated moments and nature-inspired, intentional luxury above the Zambezi River. Newmark Hotels & Reserves is pleased to announce that Bupenyu Lodge, its highly anticipated ultra-luxury property above Zimbabwe’s Batoka Gorge, will welcome its first guests from 1 December 2025. Reservations are […]
Advans Unveils 2024 Impact and Financial Reports Highlighting Significant Milestones Achieved During the Year
Reports Showcase Impact of EUR 360 Million Outstanding loans to MSMES, Farmers and Women Across Africa Advans has today announced the release of its 2024 Impact and Financial Reports. The reports highlight Advans’ substantial deposit and loan growth, demonstrating the Group’s continued commitment to providing financial services to small businesses and farmers, to foster economic […]
Empowering Africa’s Future: Horizon d’Espoir’s Mission of Hope and Transformation
Across Africa, millions of people are uprooted from their homes each year, driven by war, political instability, and deep poverty. From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, communities are being torn apart by armed conflict, ethnic violence, and fragile governance. In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, fear and uncertainty […]
Seedtime Economic Empowerment & Development Initiative Africa (SEED Africa): Empowering Social Entrepreneurs to Transform the Continent
Across Africa, innovative thinkers are tackling challenges from poverty to climate change with bold, community-driven solutions. But many lack the resources and support needed to bring their ideas to life. That’s where SEED Africa comes in. SEED Africa is a pan-African social enterprise accelerator dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs who are building businesses that drive social […]
How A Liberian School is Transforming Lives Through Education
From Hunger to Hope: A Mission to Educate and Feed the Next Generation In the heart of Moses Town, along Liberia’s Marshall Highway, a transformative movement is unfolding. The Success New Destiny International School System, spearheaded by the Connect Liberia Organization, is rewriting the future for over 250 children who once faced a life limited […]
