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Landmark Pan-African Campaign Says Africa Is Moving Ahead And The World Must Keep Pace

Africa Is Not Waiting, And The World Needs To Catch Up

Landmark Pan-African Campaign Launches On Africa Day, May 25th The #NotWaiting Movement provides undeniable proof of Africa’s progress, innovation, and opportunity. Today, on Africa Day, one of the most consequential storytelling movements goes live. #NotWaiting, a pan-African digital campaign by the Opportunity Africa Initiative, launches across digital platforms today not as an announcement, but as […]

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Fishing community on a tropical African beach, with locals casting nets into the clear blue sea.

How Namibia’s Ocean Cluster Is Shaping Africa’s Blue Economy

The Namibia Ocean Cluster, supported by the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Action Agenda, has been created to bring together the Namibian seafood sector and allied stakeholders, with a mission of maximizing the utilization of all seafood harvested. > The Namibia Ocean Cluster was launched to maximize utilization and value of the country’s seafood. > Over […]

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African leaders and professionals discussing innovation at a major science forum.

Africa Pushes Innovation Agenda At Major Science Forum

African leaders and international organisations gathered in Addis Ababa to boost cooperation on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. The Eighth African Science, Technology and Innovation Forum brought together key stakeholders including the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank, with calls to improve governance and scale up implementation across the continent. Monica […]

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Young African workers assembling machinery in a modern factory.

Africa Is Not Catching Up, Africa Is Building

By Raadhika Sihin, Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) In March 2026, the global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF 2026), where Africa’s policy priorities, innovation realities, and cross-border ambitions take centre stage. Africa is not “catching up.” Africa is building, […]

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Person using mobile payment app on smartphone in Africa, digital economy growth.

Alternative Payments Are Reshaping Africa’s Digital Economy

Author Sokhu Sibiya Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation — and global brands are starting to take notice. Uber’s decision to drop card giant Visa in Kenya is more than a tactical shift; it reflects a deeper realignment toward mobile-first, locally rooted financial ecosystems. In this Q&A, Clarice Leaman, Alternative Payment […]

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Group photo of diverse women startup founders for Africa's beauty industry.

Beauty Startup Founder Collective Announces Inaugural Cohort Of Founders

The Beauty Startup Founder Collective has announced the founders selected for its inaugural cohort, bringing together entrepreneurs building across beauty technology, consumer beauty brands, and accessories. The founder-led initiative was created to support early-stage entrepreneurs navigating the intersection of beauty, technology, and consumer products by providing a connected ecosystem rooted in community, shared expertise, and access to critical industry […]

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Celebrating youth winners from Africa at The Trinity Challenge event.

The Trinity Challenge Announces Inspiring Winners From Africa, Asia, The Middle East And Latin America

The Trinity Challenge today announced the winners of its third Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Youth Funding Competition, supporting youth-led projects across Cameroon, Ecuador, China, India, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. The global initiative empowers young leaders to address one of the world’s most pressing public health challenges: the antibiotic emergency. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing […]

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NEW PARTNERSHIP Bloomwit

Bloomwit Partners With TEDxAjegunle To Offer Scholarships For Africa’s Emerging Communicators

The scholarships will provide more global opportunities for African professionals, equipping them with strategic writing and communications skills to build their careers and navigate challenges in business and media  Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has partnered with TEDxAjegunle to award scholarships to African youths, supporting the development of the continent’s next generation of communicators. […]

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B Lab Africa Summit

B Lab Africa Summit 2025 Opens With Powerful Conversations On Climate, ESG Investment, And Inclusive Growth

The 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit opened yesterday at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate with a dynamic first day that set the tone for two days of bold dialogue and collective action. Delegates from across Africa and the globe convened to reflect on the Summit’s central theme: “Africa’s Readiness to Take Action.” The opening […]

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Farmers harvesting fresh vegetables in Africa's agricultural sector.

Reaping The Rewards Of Innovation: Move From Traditional Financing To Digital Unlocks Africa’s Agri-Food Value Chain

By Zaheer Dindar, CEO and Co-founder, Pumpkn.io One of the most significant hurdles to growth across Africa’s food value chain lies in the inefficiencies inherent in traditional processes. Fragmented supply chains, limited access to real-time market information, and outdated farming techniques often lead to significant post-harvest losses and reduced profitability. Here, the emergence of digital […]

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