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When life takes an unexpected turn, resilience often becomes our greatest ally. For Ida Chibweza, that truth came into sharp focus when, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, her plans for the future were suddenly rewritten by three words no one ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.” At the time, Ida was approaching 40, thriving […]
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At the Clinton Global Initiative’s 20th Anniversary meeting, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) announced a landmark USD 30 million Commitment to Action to establish the African Women’s House and scale existing programming at the Center, as a bold investment in the future of women’s leadership across the continent. […]
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Music has always had the power to move people—but what happens when melodies become a movement? Music for Water is answering that question by uniting artistry with activism to address one of the world’s most urgent needs: access to clean water. At its core, Music for Water is more than a campaign. It is a […]
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Power, redefined: “Her and Now” report shows South African women want more softness in their lives This Women’s Month, 1st for Women has launched its inaugural “Her and Now: Insights into the Women of South Africa 2025” report, a comprehensive study revealing that South African women are quietly redefining what it means to be powerful, […]
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South Africa’s automotive sector is navigating a shifting global trade environment marked by rising competitive pressures, supply chain disruptions, and new policy shocks, including the 30% US tariff on South African imports (including exports of vehicles and parts). These developments threaten export competitiveness and highlight the sector’s vulnerability to market concentration. However, according to Luthando […]
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By Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group When most people think of Africa-China trade, their minds jump to Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen. However, one of the biggest drivers of this relationship is not a coastal megacity, it is a landlocked province you have likely never heard of before. […]
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In the heart of Africa, a remarkable organization is making waves. Seedtime Economic Empowerment & Development Initiative Africa (SEED Africa) is a pioneering non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to promoting sustainable development across the continent. With its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, SEED Africa is empowering communities, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving positive change. A Legacy of […]
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By: Badylon Kawanda Bakiman : Journalist / DR Congo In the heart of Kikwit, a bustling town in Kwilu province, southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, a quiet revolution is reshaping women’s futures. Here, women are harnessing the power of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology to build livelihoods, create jobs, and inspire the next generation—earning praise from […]
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Sharing Stories of Resilience and Courage from African Rangers in the Field Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” This annual initiative honours the critical work of rangers worldwide and commemorates those rangers who suffered in the line of duty. Across Africa, nearly 60,000 rangers dedicate themselves to […]
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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 […]
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