Eric Osiakwan Mike Macharia transitioned from Sevenseas Technologies to Ponea Health, Ian Kabiru rose from a Marketing Director role at Popote Wireless to founding Horizons Offices. Delila Kidanu, moved from Koa Technology to Okoa Rescue last year, whilst Tesh Mbaabu recently transitioned from Marketforce to Chpter. Sitting between these leading founders from Kenya, the Silicon […] More

DigMo, a new financial service company that brings gamified wealth-building tools to low and middle-income earners in Zambia has been launched. Licensed by the Bank of Zambia to operate a wallet, the fintech created for underserved users provides access to engaging products with great incentives. As part of the move to expand DigMo’s capabilities and […] More

By:  ● Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President & CEO Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)  ● Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and co-Founder: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG)  ● Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank’s 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa’s economic performance was strong and shows […] More

By Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice-President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche Diagnostics November is World Diabetes Awareness Month, and World Diabetes Day is marked on 14 November. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and certain cardiovascular conditions can, in many cases, be attributed to forces including rapid unplanned urbanisation and the globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles.1  In this regard, […] More

In recent years, Africa’s investment landscape has been undergoing major changes. Experts assert that these changes may become significant for the global economy of the 21st century. Indeed, it seems that against the backdrop of Lagos skyscrapers and Nairobi’s tech hubs, a new chapter in the history of international investments is unfolding, where traditional views […] More

The announcement of Udobong (Udy) Ntia as a member of NNPCL’s executive leadership, responsible for overseeing Upstream operations, was met with a collective sigh of relief across the industry. “Finally,” one industry colleague remarked. “Whew, that’s a big one,” said another. “Now, we move,” was the simple but optimistic message I received from a third […] More

The highly anticipated Digital Marketing Conference will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 20 & 21 November 2024, bringing together industry leaders, digital innovators, and marketing professionals for two days of insightful discussions, learning, networking, and cutting-edge presentations. The event is set to feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including renowned experts from […] More

As the first-ever Africa Energy Expo (AEE) wrapped up at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, delegates and participants alike expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate to find solutions to the continent’s energy and utilities challenges and leverage its immense opportunities. Organised by Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com) and endorsed by Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure, […] More

When it comes to the climate crisis, the global oil and gas industry is part of the solution, not the problem. This was emphasized by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) roundtable at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 conference in Cape Town.   With energy demand projected to increase 24% […] More

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future […] More

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has facilitated a landmark US$200 million corporate finance facility for the BUA Group, a prominent Nigerian conglomerate spanning food, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing sectors. The facility, provided to BUA Industries Limited by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marks the second successful financial advisory mandate […] More

Today, Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of lfeoma Chuks-Adizue to the newly created role of Managing Director, Africa. Her responsibilities will also focus on Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience which is a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international […] More

New Research from Flourish Provides a Unique Glimpse into the Passions, Motivations, Challenges, and Coping Mechanisms Faced by Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Across 13 African Countries  Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with purpose, today published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, shining light on the experiences of early-stage entrepreneurs across the continent. […] More

The African continent is developing promising green technologies to address energy access disparities and to foster economic growth. Its countries should take an active role in local sustainable energy solutions, rather than merely being consumers of these technologies. At a dedicated panel session at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024, panelists emphasized the […] More

The event explores the power of AI, data, building community-centered tech alternatives, social justice in tech, and more!  November 20 – 21, 2024 at Lusaka International Convention Centre   Mozilla Festival House is opening its doors in Zambia on November 20 to 21, at Lusaka International Convention Center. This gathering unites a vibrant tapestry of diverse […] More

Representatives from Chambers of Mines across African countries rich in energy transition metals presented their nations’ mineral assets and investment prospects during a panel discussion held on Day one of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Forum. Thomas Gono, President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, stated that the country’s Great Dyke, a geological […] More