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South Africans are travelling more than ever. What started as revenge travel after lockdown hasn’t slowed down, and Standard Bank clients are leading the way. Their spend on travel in 2024 amounted to tens of billions of rands, doubling what the bank recorded in 2021. Thirty-two percent of that spend went to flight bookings, accounting […]
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The Covid-19 crisis has turned a glaring spotlight on the challenges facing women in Africa, who were already carrying a heavy care-burden. The funding gap for women-owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa and women-led fund managers is currently estimated at $42bn, in often-overlooked sectors, and in industries where women are economically active. As governments, civil society […]
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At AWIEF 2021 Conference In December The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced speakers for its prestigious and flagship annual conference that hosts high-level industry experts, business and public sector thought leaders from across Africa and the world. The 7th Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) conference will take place on […]
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