Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship initiative the Anzisha Prize this month announced the 2024 Prize winners at their annual Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Awards (EEA) gala event held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The overall winners were Mathias Yabe, Nzinga Antonio, Sharon Alyorneku and Ivo Bonfirm. Each prize, while distinct recognises the ability of the winners to successfully transform their business. Not…
In Central and West Africa (CWA) region, young people are at the forefront of many transformative initiatives. Their creativity and resilience are evident in various fields, from technology, entrepreneurship to environmental conservation. International Youth Day offers an opportunity to recognise and celebrate these contributions, while also addressing the barriers that still need to be overcome. The 2024 theme, “From…
In Central and West Africa (CWA) region, young people are at the forefront of many transformative initiatives. Their creativity and resilience are evident in various fields, from technology, entrepreneurship to environmental conservation. International Youth Day offers an opportunity to recognise and celebrate these contributions, while also addressing the barriers that still need to be overcome. The 2024 theme, “From…
SOME unpredicted gatherings come up in the nick of time when something massive is indeed happening, with such consultations helping to unlock a riddle relating to a rise in havoc or chaos in African economies and the continent’s political landscape. Those who have been friends some major power don’t have much to show for, as major economic powers have…
SOME unpredicted gatherings come up in the nick of time when something massive is indeed happening, with such consultations helping to unlock a riddle relating to a rise in havoc or chaos in African economies and the continent’s political landscape. Those who have been friends some major power don’t have much to show for, as major economic powers have…
During a press conference, David Shaw, Senior Vice President of the American MMA promotion UFC, addressed inquiries about when the organization plans to hold a tournament in Africa. According to Shaw, the timing will depend on the approval of UFC President Dana White. Should White give the green light, the organization will begin planning the event immediately. However, Shaw…
During a press conference, David Shaw, Senior Vice President of the American MMA promotion UFC, addressed inquiries about when the organization plans to hold a tournament in Africa. According to Shaw, the timing will depend on the approval of UFC President Dana White. Should White give the green light, the organization will begin planning the event immediately. However, Shaw…
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (New York) Aid workers on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, OCHA said today as it marked World Humanitarian Day. With 280 aid workers killed in 33 countries last year, 2023 marked the deadliest year on record for the global humanitarian community. This outrageously high…
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (New York) Aid workers on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, OCHA said today as it marked World Humanitarian Day. With 280 aid workers killed in 33 countries last year, 2023 marked the deadliest year on record for the global humanitarian community. This outrageously high…
Written by Abbey Makoe AFRICA’S role, or lack thereof, came into sharp focus when the UN General Assembly debated under-representation of the continent in the global governance system, particularly at the UN Security Council. The debate, which took place at the beginning of the week, was called by Sierra Leone, whose leader, President Julius Maada Bio, made a compelling…