Pan-African multilateral finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is calling for an increase in intra-African trade and financing on the back of the continent’s youth and technology resources. Speaking during the 29th Annual Meetings of Afreximbank on June 15 in Cairo, Prof. Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President and Chairman of...
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is hosting the fourth cohort of its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator, sponsored by Nedbank. Access to finance is the most cited challenge to the growth of women-owned businesses in Africa. Bankability and investment readiness are major impediments to attracting business finance. The...
The African Union Development Agency has announced the launch of the MSME Academy, in partnership with Ecobank Group. Spearheaded under the AUDA-NEPAD “100,000 MSMEs by 2021” (100K MSMEs) programme for Africa’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, the Academy provides easy access to practical training and resources on financing opportunities in...
African athletes, along with the continent’s entertainment, sports, advertising, and media industries are important to the regional and the global economy. In order to further support the rapidly growing sports & entertainment industry across Africa, Centurion Law Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new dedicated practice. Across...
For many years South Africa has prohibited the recreational use of Hemp (Marijuana), as it is rather used for cosmetics and medicinal purposes. Earlier on in the year this changed due to the introduction of new law that allows citizens to use it in their homes even when many had...
South Africa has witnessed many of the local designers take the global stage and excelling beyond imagination. They have opened doors for many aspirants who not only showcase designs but speak true activism through fashion. Their garments inspire change and often have a hidden yet loud and clear message. Siphelele...
Unemployment is a massive predicament South Africans face, with 29% of its citizens failing to secure employment. It mostly affects people from poverty stricken backgrounds, university graduates and the youth without secondary education. 24-year-old Ntombikayise Hlakodi has had her share of not being unemployed and that has persuaded her to...
Technology has paved the way for young people to cease opportunities and become innovative entrepreneurs. Online delivery services are making lives easier for the ordinary citizen that’s frequently on-the-go. With the introduction of international delivery and transportation services such as Uber, Taxify and Mr Delivery, these have prompted many local...
Images perceive distinct perspectives, such as moods, thoughts and feelings but it depends on how you view it and what it means to you. Andile “Ace” Ngcobo is a law student who found amusement in photography and now pursues a career in it. Since he could not study for it,...
A self-taught nail artist has shaken the beauty industry with her dazzling work, leading to a massive clientele wanting to visit her shop for the best services in Durban. Fundiswa Ngwane describes herself as someone who grew up in a rural area that has an eye for lavish things and...