“In light of the current technological trends and innovations, and digital trade, it is imperative for African countries to implement data privacy and protection policies The pandemic has driven home the high value of personal data to the global economy, while also highlighting its vulnerability to abuse and attack. In response, governments around the world, including those in Africa,…
The founder of the Big G, Sir George Owino (left) and a sample of the beloved Big G In the aughts and approximately three decades prior, the Big G was the biggest chewing gum brand beloved by the old, the young and everyone in between. It was a household name. Its distinct larger size (as compared to other pellets in the…
Spurred on by young people’s ingenuity, creativity and audacity, digital technology is changing the face of Africa. Africa has been known for its vast natural resources for decades, including diamonds, platinum, cobalt, iron ore, gold, etc. However, the continent will now need to enter the speed race for ICT skills, which have become a critical part of any national digital…
Spurred on by young people’s ingenuity, creativity and audacity, digital technology is changing the face of Africa. Africa has been known for its vast natural resources for decades, including diamonds, platinum, cobalt, iron ore, gold, etc. However, the continent will now need to enter the speed race for ICT skills, which have become a critical part of any national digital…
* Access to electricity is an urgent challenge due to the African population projected to double to nearly 2.4 billion by 2050. * Being among the most vulnerable continents to climate change, Africa bestowed greater importance on climate-friendly initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change. * Cooperation with China fortifies Africa’s quest for climate-friendly sustainable development by cultivating…
* Access to electricity is an urgent challenge due to the African population projected to double to nearly 2.4 billion by 2050. * Being among the most vulnerable continents to climate change, Africa bestowed greater importance on climate-friendly initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change. * Cooperation with China fortifies Africa’s quest for climate-friendly sustainable development by cultivating…
Stimulating innovative entrepreneurship for sustainable job creation. This is the main challenge of the 6th edition of the African Business & Social Responsibility Forum which will be held from 4 to 5 October 2022 in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During this meeting, which will be attended by 500 business leaders and public actors…
Stimulating innovative entrepreneurship for sustainable job creation. This is the main challenge of the 6th edition of the African Business & Social Responsibility Forum which will be held from 4 to 5 October 2022 in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During this meeting, which will be attended by 500 business leaders and public actors…
Marco Van Embden – Conservationist & Founder: Timeless Africa Safari Luxury “Legacy is not what you leave for somebody, but what you leave in somebody.” – Ross Symons When planning our legacy, we often think about what tangible things we can leave for our children and future generations. We accumulate wealth, property, and possessions in the hope that our loved ones will benefit…
In early March the United Nation’s General Assembly voted on a resolution demanding Russia immediately stop its military operations in Ukraine. Out of 193 member states, 141 voted in support of the resolution, five voted against, 35 abstained and 12 didn’t vote at all. Of the 54 African member states, Eritrea voted against the resolution, 16 African countries including South Africa abstained, while…