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Launching A $70M Programme To Drive Quality Health Research

Launching A M Programme To Drive Quality Health Research

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) has launched the second phase of a multimillion-dollar programme developing world-class research and African scientific leaders on the continent, while strengthening African institutions. The second phase of the Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training, and Science in Africa (DELTAS Africa) programme provides $70M through the joint funding support of Wellcome and the […]

Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards Reveals 2023 Winners

Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards Reveals 2023 Winners

Mastercard has announced the winners of its second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards at a virtual ceremony, celebrating the achievements of women-led businesses in 22 categories across multiple industry sectors in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Launched in 2022 in collaboration with Entrepreneur Middle East, the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards is the first initiative […]

Africa’s Hotel And Hospitality Sector Set To Flourish

Africa’s Hotel And Hospitality Sector Set To Flourish

Industry to gather at the Hotel & Hospitality Show in Johannesburg from 18-20 May The hotel and hospitality sector continues to show signs of resilience and growth, with positive prospects ahead. According to the 2023 Hotel and Hospitality Industry Confidence Index[1], participants across the continent are optimistic about the future of the industry. Projections from Statista […]

Enlit Africa: Shedding Light

Enlit Africa: Shedding Light

May is National Energy Month and, from 16 – 18 May at Cape Town’s International Conference Centre, speakers at the Enlit Africa conference will ignite conversations between delegates, as innovators unveil solutions to the energy crisis in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa  Formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, Enlit Africa features […]

Do Not Take Africa For Granted – Says Mo Ibrahim

Do Not Take Africa For Granted – Says Mo Ibrahim

2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) unpacked Africa’s changing position and expectations as a key stakeholder in the fight against global challenges The 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, from the 28th to the 30th of April, gathered African leaders, politicians, thought leaders, private sector and  civil society representatives to discuss […]

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Teams For The Inaugural Qualcomm® Make In Africa Mentorship Program

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Teams For The Inaugural Qualcomm® Make In Africa Mentorship Program

10 startup companies will enter a 7-month equity-free mentorship program Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program, as part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform announced in December 2022. These startups are developing innovative products in clean energy, agricultural technology, […]

Superapp ayoba surpasses 25m monthly active users

Superapp ayoba surpasses 25m monthly active users

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 11 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa’s super app ayoba today announced the achievement of a significant milestone – surpassing the 25 million monthly active users’ mark as we celebrate our fourth anniversary.  This is up from 20 million monthly active users in December 2022. The platform is available globally but has a […]

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