Nigerian Techpreneurs Wanting To Build a New Country
The bitcoin blockchain has evolved into numerous applications providing multiple opportunities for entrepreneurs not afraid to chart the unknown path.Nigerian tech entrepreneurs Echeme Emole and Chika Uwazie, raised in the diaspora, are two such coming up with an innovative idea for cryptocurrencies.Looking to build “a new digital nation” for Africans, they have managed to convince […]
Africa to Lose 64% Of GDP to Climate Change By 2100
If African countries don’t change their current climate policies to align with the Paris Agreement, and continue suffering climate funding shortfalls from the west, they could lose 64% of their GDP due to climate change devastation according to a report (pdf) released by UK relief agency Christian Aid on Nov. 9. Warning that the continent […]
South Africa’s R1.5-Trillion Plan for Decarbonising
Ahead of the COP27 climate crisis talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, President Cyril Ramaphosa and the President’s Climate Finance Task Team laid out a five-year plan of how South Africa is to transition from fossil fuel dependence towards greener energy solutions. Below, we answer some key questions about the plan. What is the Just Energy […]
Kenya to spend $37m on sending troops to DR Congo
Kenya’s Parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 soldiers for a new regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid questions about the $37m cost for the first six months of the mission. Local newspapers reported that the approval, which was given on Wednesday, came two days after Defence Cabinet Secretary […]
After Laying Off 30% of its Workforce, Sendy Receives Funding
Kenyan-based fulfillment and logistics startup Sendy has announced that it has received undisclosed funding from MOL PLUS, the venture capital arm of Japanese transport company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). The funding, which appears to be a bail-out fund, is expected to keep things steady at Sendy as the logistics startup figures out its […]
Rwandan-based Company on Time’s 2022 Best Inventions List
OX Delivers, an innovative start-up delivering EV logistics in Africa, has today been named as one of TIME’s 2022 Best Inventions. The annual list features extraordinary innovations that make the world better, smarter and more fun. The electric OX Truck has secured a place in the Social Good category. The OX Truck is the first […]
Tia Lee Leads the Charge and Showcase Female Empowerment, Global Launch of Her First-Ever Animation Series
Six Cinematic Animation Episodes plus Innovative Motion Images Series as Prelude of New Song “Goodbye Princess” HONG KONG, SAR, 11 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee, Asian fashion icon, pop singer, film and television actress, today launched the first episode of her inaugural animation series, telling Tia’s journey and her struggles in the entertainment and fashion industry. […]
Why Legacy Brands Must Leverage Trust To Become Platform Businesses
In less than 25 years, this company secured a 92,24% market share, grew to have a total net worth of $1,4 trillion, and have 4.3 billion users worldwide. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the last two decades, it has one crucial thing in common with other organisations that have seen similar growth, such […]
Wizkid Announces His Highly Anticipated Return To Ghana
Demand is already high as fans rush to get their tickets for one of Africa’s biggest and most influential artists Live Hub Entertainment (https://LiveHubEnt.com/) has announced that Grammy award-winning superstar Wizkid will be returning to Ghana for his first show in Africa this year. The Nigerian-born multi-platinum selling artist will perform at Accra Sports Stadium […]
Google’s Interview Warmup To Help Job Seekers Prepare For Interviews
An average job listing in Africa attracts over 2,400 applicants showing that the chances of landing a job can be very difficult. Interviewing in a new field can also be hard especially when a job seeker does not have access to friends, family, or mentors in the field who can help them practise and prepare. […]
