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Natural Features Africa’s breathtaking natural landscape encompasses a remarkable diversity of environments: United Nations Geoscheme Regions Africa is administratively and culturally divided into five main regions according to the United Nations geoscheme. Northern Africa Region North Africa or Northern Africa (as used by the United Nations) refers to the portion of Africa along the coast […]
...By Michelle Gavin Elections in Namibia and proposed negotiations in Mozambique make this a pivotal week for the region’s future governance. The people of Namibia will cast their votes in the country’s seventh election since achieving independence in 1990. Today, a majority of Namibians believe their country is on the wrong track, and concerns about unemployment run deep. Eye-popping corruption […]
...Africa is a treasure trove of artistic talent, and 2024 promises to be a year of exciting new voices breaking through. From soulful singers to trailblazing artists, these emerging talents are going to be the ones to watch this year as they put in work to captivate audiences and redefine the pulse of Africa’s music scene. Spotify, […]
...Standard Bank drives regional enterprise development Standard Bank’s newly minted Business & Commercial Clients (BCC) division is dedicated to leveraging the power of small, medium and large enterprises to expand inclusive domestic business growth across Africa. Gaborone-based BCC Southern Africa Head, Leina Gabaraane believes Africa is entering an exciting expansion phase, characterised by rapid private […]
...Global Law Firm Hogan Lovells welcomed industry thought leaders at the Southern African edition of its Africa Business Leaders series, focusing on tourism, hospitality and FMCG as the key sectors and industries projected to spearhead economic recovery in the region. Private sector experts and investors across the sub-region, led by core members of Hogan Lovells […]
...By Fhedzi Modau, Mozambique Country Manager, Wartsila Energy Business With its massive gas reserves and billions of dollars of investment flowing in to monetize them, Mozambique has a unique opportunity to deploy a flexible power strategy that will bring major benefits across both its domestic and regional electricity markets. Countries across Southern Africa have established […]
...Standard Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chicago-headquartered financial services company Northern Trust, to partner on the delivery of transition management services across Southern Africa. Under the partnership, Standard Bank’s clients will gain access to Northern Trust’s full suite of transition management services. Transition Management is a core offering at Northern Trust […]
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