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Laureen Kouassi-Olsson : a new wave of female leaders
Although Africa’s economy has shown steady growth in recent years, as well as shifts from consumer consumption to rises in...
Can Bahrain’s Fintech Bay hub lead the region?
The Fintech (Financial Technologies) market is a huge one and one that continues to grow. It consists of products, such...
Agricultural data is becoming big business in Africa
Africa can often be a continent of major contradictions, but perhaps especially when it comes to agriculture. The African Development...
The Eco is set to replace old colonial currencies in several countries
In the aftermath of World War 2, the French franc had been devalued so as to have a set exchange...
Zindi: finding solutions by encouraging competition
Social enterprises, companies, and NGOs are always looking for new and innovative ways of solving problems that can be used...
Leaders
Laureen Kouassi-Olsson : a new wave of female leaders
Although Africa’s economy has shown steady growth in recent years, as well as shifts from consumer consumption to rises in exports and inward investments, 2020 may not be such a good year. A recent World Bank report estimates that, as a result of the Covid 19 crisis, economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa could decline to...
Zindi: finding solutions by encouraging competition
Social enterprises, companies, and NGOs are always looking for new and innovative ways of solving problems that can be used in real time and in real situations. Cape Town-based Zindi, founded in 2018, have combined that aim of solving problems with the natural competitive spirit that exists in us all. Zindi works by bringing together...
The Green Girl hurdling barriers in the race for sustainability
Many observers see that out of the many challenges facing modern Africa, two in particular stand out. The first of these is the continent’s massive untapped renewable energy resources. The African Development Bank estimates that there is an annual potential of 350 GW in hydroelectric power, 110 GW from wind, 15 GW from geothermal and...
Danièle Sassou Nguesso : Breaking Down Gender Barriers
In a continent which has suffered from gender disparity for so many years, the recent spate of stories about strong African women gaining prominence at every level of society has been an encouraging and heartwarming trend. These women, more than any other factor, are what will inspire a new generation of African girls to stay...
Politics
The Eco is set to replace old colonial currencies in several countries
In the aftermath of World War 2, the French franc had been devalued so as to have a set exchange rate with the US dollar. This left France’s currency relatively weak, something that could affect France’s existing colonies in Africa and that could also affect imports to those colonies to France. A decision was taken...
Nkwashi: An African educational hub of the future?
As we move further into the 21st century, urban planners and developers customize many of their ideas to suit not only the changing needs of their demographic targets, but also the changing demands of society. One great example of this changing focus is Nkwashi, a satellite town being built 36 kilometers east of the City...
Can Russia be a major player in Africa? Outcomes from Sochi.
With the ongoing competition between Russia and China trying to take the lead on African investment and partnerships and the United State’s revived interest over the continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a Russia-Africa summit in Sochi from the 23rd to the 24th of October. National belts are tightening globally, and FDI (foreign direct investment)...
Mali militia says it obtains U.S. military vehicle from Niger raid
A Malian militia said on Wednesday it had obtained a sport utility vehicle abandoned by U.S. special forces in neighboring Niger during a deadly ambush last October, and offered to return it to the United States.
Business
Rwanda : Jacqueline Mukarukundo Tackles the Problem of Electronic Waste
Electronic Waste is poisoning Africa When it comes to electronic waste (e-waste), Africa has long faced two battles to fight. Not only does it have to deal with its own e-waste, but it also has to cope with the large amounts of e-waste imported, often illegally, from other continents. E-waste can refer to any electronic...
Google Helps African Startups to Grow and Thrive
Helping Startups Startups can find the first stages of development very challenging. While many people tend to think of funding and investment as being the main hurdle, there are also other challenges that can make or break a new business. Google’s new Startups Accelerator: Sustainable Development Goals program aims to fill those gaps, help startups...
Can Bahrain’s Fintech Bay hub lead the region?
The Fintech (Financial Technologies) market is a huge one and one that continues to grow. It consists of products, such as apps, platforms, and other technologies, catering to the financial sector. It can cover anything from bank to bank transfer technology through to consumer contactless payment apps. In 2018, the global fintech market had a...
Agricultural data is becoming big business in Africa
Africa can often be a continent of major contradictions, but perhaps especially when it comes to agriculture. The African Development Bank (ADB) released a recent report which stated that the continent contained an astounding 65% of the world’s uncultivated but arable land. Many areas also have an abundance of fresh water. The soil is extremely...
