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Just over two years ago, in March 2023, United States Vice President Kamala Harris visited Tanzania. There, she was warmly received by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who had ascended to the presidency after the death of the autocratic John Magufuli. President Samia described the United States as “an important partner in our pursuit for democracy […]
...Africa presents a compelling – albeit complex – investment landscape. While challenges such as political instability, currency volatility and limited liquidity persist, they are counterbalanced by significant opportunities. These growth options are driven by powerful demographic shifts, digital transformation and burgeoning intra-continental trade, catalysed by initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). As […]
...By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations South Africa stands at a pivotal moment, where the transformative power of AI intersects with the urgent need for economic revitalisation. While AI holds immense promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a strategic and concerted effort. A key lever in this transformation lies in the […]
...Building on its successes since launching in 2024, Standard Bank’s support programme for emerging entrepreneurs, is coming to Mpumalanga on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit. In 2024 the bank launched support programmes for emerging entrepreneurs in Soweto (Gauteng), Umlazi (Kwa-Zulu Natal) and Khayelitsha (Western Cape) and achieved huge success. Hundreds of entrepreneurs […]
...Siemens Mobility is leading the development of a groundbreaking 1,243-mile high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting 60 cities. The project’s first phase—the 410-mile Green Line in Egypt—will run from Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh via Cairo and Alexandria. Each eight-car Velaro train will carry up to 481 passengers in standard, business, and restaurant compartments, designed […]
...Walking is essential to human development, well-being, and sustainable urban life. While many African cities like Accra, Lagos, and Addis Ababa have walking-focused policies, the reality for pedestrians remains grim. In Ghana, over 75% walk daily, yet poor infrastructure, unsafe roads, and unpleasant environments persist. Residents face hazards like reckless driving, flooding, and trash-filled streets. […]
...Irvine Partners, a leading creative communications agency with offices in Africa and Europe, has signed an exclusive licence with Dreaminfluence as their Africa partner. Dreaminfluence, an all-in-one platform that empowers brands to build and scale influencer marketing has executed 1,000s of influencer campaigns and worked with over 20,000 influencers. This innovative platform’s digital capabilities will […]
...The Education Collaborative, an initiative started by Ashesi University in Ghana in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation, is one of the continent’s biggest platforms of higher education stakeholders. Since 2017, The Collaborative has led a new model for collaboration in African higher education that is helping grow the strength of the ecosystem, with an estimated […]
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