Leaders
Sheikha Al-Mayassa grows Qatar’s place on the artistic stage

Sister of the Emir of Qatar, this princess is one of the most influential female art patrons in the world. Responsible for the emirate’s museums and art galleries, she wants to make Doha one of the great world capitals for art and culture.
Winners of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge

The YouthADAPT competition has announced the 2022 winners list.
Mohammed Dewji, Africa’s youngest billionaire, takes on multinational brands

Mohammed Dewji, the youngest member of Forbe’s Africa’s 50 Richest list, has studied abroad, served in Parliament, and invested in everything from real estate to agriculture to distribution. But he wants to take it further.
Ory Okolloh’s Fascinating Career from Activist Blogger to Manager at Google

Ory Okolloh Mwangi might be one of the most well-known women on the internet, at least across Africa, gaining recognition for her creation of online platforms to monitor Kenyan politicians and map violence.
Politics
Germany looks to Africa as energy crisis looms in Europe

Europe is looking to leave Russian gas behind for good and Germany is already looking at alternatives in Africa.
UNDP’s innovative small-scale solar funding competition closes for applicants

As part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Climate Aggregation Platform is running a competition for off-grid solar financing in Africa.
Realizing the digital potential of Africa requires a regional data governance framework

There is an urgent need for a data governance framework that is supported by institutions which can support development offering huge possibilities for the African continent.
A circular approach to the economy promises huge gains for Africa

With a circular economy, Africa could surpass the developed world in sustainability
Business
Astral Aviation expands towards Abu Dhabi

Astral Aviation has just signed a code-share agreement with fellow Kenyan cargo operator, Kenya Airways Cargo. It has also just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Etihad Cargo, and looks set to take advantage of the closer ties being sought by the two countries.
TotalEnergies becomes QatarEnergy’s first partner on the North Field South LNG project

TotalEnergies, already heavily involved in the North Field East liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, has been chosen as the first international partner for the North Field South LNG project. Under the new agreement with QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies will gain a 9.375% stake in the North Field South project. TotalEnergies takes second stake in the world’s largest...
Growing Africa’s Tech Startup Sector

Africa is home to a rapidly-growing tech startup scene, but to maintain trajectory it will need some help to build and deploy a digital economic policy and expand the continent’s digital infrastructure.
With a Digital Tech 100 Award, Kobo360 cements itself as the best e-logistics company in Africa

Kobo360, the company that connects truck owners and shipping customers through an Uber-like application, picked up the title of ‘Best e-Logistics Platform,’ bringing it one step closer to becoming the leading provider of e-logistics on the African Continent.