Africa has a Wide Variety of Markets, Each Offering Unique Goods and Experiences
Whether you’re looking for handcrafted souvenirs, locally-sourced produce, or traditional clothing, there’s a market for you on the continent. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular markets to visit when in Africa. From the colourful stalls of Marrakech’s souks to the bustling energy of Lagos’ Balogun market, these markets will give […]
Africa Agri Expo 2023 Event Launch – Press Conference Held At Serena Hotel, Nairobi
Africa Agri Expo 2023 – 6th Edition, a leading regional agricultural show, is set to take place at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya on 8th and 9th February. Ahead of the event, a Press Conference in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development was held on January 23rd at Serena Hotel Nairobi, where Mr. Tahir […]
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Democratic Republic Of The Congo (DRC) Move To Choose Symbion Power
To Develop Biogas-to-power In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo U.S.-based Symbion Power has been awarded the Makelele biogas block on Lake Kivu in the DRC, a move recognized as a step in the right direction for the country’s power sector The Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the […]
Authentic Africa
By Aayat Irfan The gorgeous continent of Africa is embellished with fifty-four diverse countries. Each of their cultures and traditions contribute to making Africa whole. Africa is home to the heartbeats of various indigenous people, ethnic groups, tribes and races. More than fifteen-hundred languages are spoken across the continent. The African climate is as unique […]
The Rockefeller Foundation And WFP Launch Initiative To Strengthen School Meals For Millions Of Children
The United Nations World Food Programme welcomes a US$ 10.7 million grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to help vulnerable children get better access to nutritious food through school feeding programmes in Benin, Ghana, Honduras, and India. The two-and-a-half-year initiative focuses on including fortified foods in school meals as well as advocating for more nutritious food […]
Energy To Shape The Economic Future Of Africa’s Automation And Manufacturing Industries
SA’s leading trade conference looks for real answers to hard questions from industry experts The importance of energy security in shaping South Africa’s economic future is a key focus at the Africa Automation and Technology Fair (AATF), the continent’s most comprehensive and focused automation platform. Taking place between 9-11 May 2023 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre […]
11 Disruptive Startups Selected For Cohort 3 Of The Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Accelerator Program Powered By Startupbootcamp Africa
The program will take place in Dakar, Senegal and startups will be hosted at the D-hub, – a space commissioned by DER/FJ Africa’s leading tech Accelerator, Startupbootcamp AfriTech (www.Startupbootcamp.org), together with founding partner and leading telecom giant, Telecel Group (https://TelecelGroup.com) have selected the participants of the much-coveted Accelerator Program, the Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) (https://ASIProgram.com). […]
Africa’s Economic Growth To Outpace Global Forecast In 2023-2024 – African Development Bank Biannual Report
African Development Bank’s new report calls for bold policy actions to help African economies mitigate compounding risks Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth over the next two years, with real gross domestic product (GDP) averaging around 4% in 2023 and 2024. This is higher than projected global averages […]
Netflix Announces New Documentary Series ‘African Queens’
Mark your calendars for February 15th, the date on which Netflix will begin streaming a new docuseries about Africa’s queens. Executive producer, Jada Pinkett Smith, was a key force behind the project, citing the importance of reviving these stories of African female leadership to empower today’s young, black women. Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba […]
A Vibrant Nightlife Scene Booms in South Africa’s Townships
South Africa’s townships are a legacy of apartheid-era segregation policies, but a new generation of black professionals is fueling a burgeoning nightlife scene in these historically downtrodden neighbourhoods. Forgoing the glitz and whiteness of Cape Town’s clubs, they are finding clubs and restaurants that know and deliver what they want. In the process, they are […]
