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By Gerhard Stander, Director, Retail & Agriculture, CHEP Sub Saharan Africa Across South Africa’s baking industry, millions of reusable bread crates move through supply chains every day, transporting products from bakeries to retailers and ultimately to consumers. These crates are a critical but often overlooked component of the country’s food ....
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By Stephen Antwi-Asimeng, Member, Collaborative for Fund Domiciliation in Africa and Cheikh Souleymane Diallo, President, l’Association Ivoirienne des Investisseurs en Capital Across Africa, the urgency to unlock private capital is no longer in question. What receives far less attention is a structural issue that continues to shape where that capital ultimately flows: the jurisdiction in […]
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This year, the digital asset industry will no longer be divided by ideology, but by execution. The question will not be whether digital assets belong in the financial system, that debate is effectively over, but rather which platforms can operate at scale, under regulation, and across borders without friction. This is the point where much […]
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Across the African continent, more mothers are giving birth in health facilities than ever before. Yet for many newborns, survival still depends on something simple but often missing: access to the right medical equipment at the right time. That is the challenge that Hatch Technologies is working to solve. Headquartered in Nairobi, Hatch Technologies is […]
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When COVID-19 hit Kenya, decision-makers faced a critical challenge: how to respond quickly to a fast-moving crisis without reliable, locally grounded data. Global models offered some guidance, but they often failed to reflect local realities. That gap is what the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) was built to address. Founded during the pandemic […]
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At the end of March, India delivered a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso to support its humanitarian efforts. This story is written and edited by Global South World Data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) shows that Burkina Faso hosts around 2,062,534 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and close […]
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As private wealth grows across Africa, how this capital is managed will determine its impact on families, communities and economies for generations. By Amol Prabhu, Country CEO, Africa, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management Wealth is more than a number on a balance sheet, or the value of a portfolio. It goes beyond inheritance, privilege or status. It carries memory, […]
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An opinion article by Dr. Olive Shisana, hon professor, and Mr. Elhadj As Sy. Africa is entering a unique period in its history, one that requires more than a shift in donor models. It demands a new political order in global health, one that confronts how power is exercised and by whom. Global health has […]
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By Lasbery Chioma Oludimu: VP of Global Operations and MD of Yellow Card Nigeria This year, the digital asset industry will no longer be divided by ideology, but by execution. The question will not be whether digital assets belong in the financial system, that debate is effectively over, but rather which platforms can operate at […]
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By Eric Osiakwan The initial round of 1st quarter bourse reports is out, and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is officially Africa’s best-performing securities market. The GSE rally topped 43% as Tanzania, Nigeria and Zimbabwe gained more than 30% – all in dollar terms. The value of the dollar is weakening while African currencies are […]
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Senegal faces fresh scrutiny after undisclosed €650 million financing deals surfaced, adding to IMF findings that it significantly underreported debt and fiscal deficits between 2019 and 2023. The episode highlights a wider African problem of weak transparency, hidden liabilities, and complex borrowing structures that conceal true debt levels and intensify financial risks. This story is […]
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Data from the Tigray Social Affairs Office indicate that more than 1,300 people in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have died over the last three years as a result of hunger and limited access to medicine. This story is written and edited by Global South World “The situation is getting worse,” cautions Gebreselassie Tareke, the office’s Director. This highlights […]
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Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response. This partnership supports the […]
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The belief in progress and shaping the future through innovation and ambition remains central to the legacy of Madame Clicquot – a philosophy that continues to define the spirit of Veuve Clicquot today. In 1972, the Maison established the Bold Woman Award in her honour, celebrating the 27-year-old widow who, in 1805, defied convention to […]
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