As many as 21 more of the world’s stock exchanges could introduce sustainable reporting standards by the end of 2016, according to James Zhan, Director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise at the United Nations Conference on Trade and …
Prolific, prodigious, but never pop: Inside the mind of Cape Town designer Atang Tshikare
The mind of self-taught Cape Town designer Atang Tshikare fizzles with ideas. But he’s always focused on one thing: telling positive stories about Africa. Among the old textile factories of Cape Town’s rapidly gentrifying Woodstock, one building on Albert Road …
Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries
According to a report released recently by the IFC, the investment potential of four African countries in ‘climate-smart’ activities – such as clean energy and sustainable agriculture – will be $783bn by 2030. Of this, 16% is in renewable energy …
AFIF offers African Entrepreneurs Scale-up Resources
Kenya will host the Africa Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF) from 15th to 16th February, 2017 to offer entrepreneurs resources to scale up their ventures. AFIF is an annual business event organized by EMRC, an organization dedicated to strengthening the …
Hafsat Abiola, Nigerian Human Rights Activist
Nigerian human rights activist Hafsat Abiola has been promoting democracy and helping women in the West African country to participate in the country’s governance. She is also the founder and board president of KIND, the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy. She was recently in Washington, DC to receive a Global Leadership Award from the group Vital Voices. Here’s an interview with Peter Clottey where she shares her goals for Nigeria.
Simphiwe Dana tops African Woman of the Year list
Dana joins the likes of Esther Mahlangu, Lupita Nyong’o Caster Semenya on New African Woman’s 2016 list. Renowned Xhosa singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana has just been named in one of the most coveted lists in the world. She has …
Welcome to Nollywood: The world’s second-largest film industry
In just a few years, Nigeria has climbed the cinematic ladder and pushed Tinseltown into third (with Bollywood in India holding the top spot). Today, Nigeria is inundated with aspiring moviemakers whose productions are generatingmulti-million-dollar blockbusters and the obligatory glamorous red carpet events.
Six bright ideas lighting up Africa from the grassroots
In sub-Saharan Africa, almost 600 million people live in the dark. The electrification rate in rural areas is as low as 14% and with climate change already affecting the continent, people are increasingly turning to clean energy to bridge the gap. …
Jardin Green Hope
Jardin Green Hope uses innovative manufacturing processes to convert water hyacinths and organic waste into quality natural fertilisers. By adding value to organic waste, the company supplies farmers with cheaper inputs, allowing them to increase their revenues and regenerate their …
GE’s First Permanent ‘Garage’ in Lagos Supports Innovation and Much-Needed SME Development
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time, » said multi-billionaire Microsoft co-founder, CEO and author Bill Gates. In recent years, thought leaders such as Gates, multinational companies and governments …