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Across Both Business And Leisure Destinations Radisson Hotel Group continued its ambitious African growth strategy in the first half of 2022 and confirmed more than eight hotel openings and market entries with over 1,000 rooms across the region. At the start of 2022, the Group set out plans to add more than a dozen hotels […]
...By Kenchic Managing Director Jim Tozer Thinking on the future of food safety in our region takes me straight to a starting point that is absolutely certain. And that is change will happen as we progress. Technologies are and will continue to change, circumstances will change, and ideas will change. At Kenchic, the way we […]
...By, Sandy Rheeder CIO of Mukuru Fintechs that are innovating, operating and growing throughout Africa have moved on from the broad academic concept of financial inclusion to the practical onboarding and walking hand in hand with underserved people along a financial journey. The first port of call is understanding that serving the underserved is not […]
...By Alice Ruhweza, WWF Africa Regional Director This is the decade for debunking myths about conservation in Africa. Not only are these myths pervasive, persistent, and pernicious. They are perpetuated by those who put short-term gains for the few ahead of long-term gains for the many. To decisively tackle climate change and reverse biodiversity loss, […]
...Entries open for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa Africa Travel Week is on the lookout for the most inspiring and compelling storytellers in the African tourism industry for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa. The 2023 Awards will be themed ‘Rooted in Africa and will celebrate […]
...Engineering is often referred to as the workhorse of innovation. In Africa, where innovation has the potential to change the lives of millions, the continent’s hope for socioeconomic transformation relies heavily on engineering. Meir Yaacoby, Chief Engineer for Innovation: Africa, shares why skills development and training of local engineers is at the core of Innovation: […]
...For centuries people have crossed borders to live, work, and trade. While cross-border payment systems are crucial for financial inclusion and growth in a globalised economy, cost and efficiency challenges remain, particularly in Africa. Mark Dankworth, President Business Development Africa at leading pan-African fintech enablement partner, Ukheshe Technologies says fintechs are at the forefront of improving cross-border payments […]
...By Didi Onwu, Managing Editor: Youth and Investors at the Anzisha Prize There can be no doubt that the events of the past two years have had a devastating impact on the African economy. In fact, according to the International Labour Organisation’s flagship report, World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022, at least 13.3 million […]
...By Quarraisha Abdool Karim Africa is plagued by many epidemics — from tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria and wild polio — but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. The key to beating these deadly diseases is turning inward to existing expertise and finding locally driven solutions. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has […]
...Necessity is the mother of invention – and given Africa’s rapid commercial growth and globalization over the past decade, it seems that the necessity for more inclusive financial services has been firmly established. The emergence and acceleration of financial technology (commonly referred to as fintech), has attracted billions in funding, dominated commercial narratives, and become […]
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