Why Africa’s Climate Fight Must Target the Fossil Fuel Giants
For decades, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been sold as the holy trinity of environmental responsibility — a simple formula that empowers each of us to do our part for the planet. But what if that slogan has been one of the most effective distractions in modern history? Across Africa and the world, climate activists are […]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf makes commitment to build the African Women’s House: A first-of-its-kind pan African hub for women’s leadership
At the Clinton Global Initiative’s 20th Anniversary meeting, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) announced a landmark USD 30 million Commitment to Action to establish the African Women’s House and scale existing programming at the Center, as a bold investment in the future of women’s leadership across the continent. […]
From History’s Shadows to Global Influence: Inside the 2025 Africa’s Brain Bank Summit
In early September 2025, Africa’s story took an unexpected and historic turn in the heart of New York City. At the AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® 6th Annual Summit & Charity Ball—held from August 28 to September 1—leaders from across the continent and the diaspora gathered to reclaim something long overdue: Africa’s place in global power, innovation, […]
Afreximbank’s Innovation Hub Targets $70 Billion Boost for Africa’s Knowledge Economy
Africa is stepping boldly into a future where innovation fuels prosperity. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH), a transformative platform designed to unlock up to US$70 billion in annual economic gains by turning research into real-world impact. Turning intellectual capital into trade power For too long, Africa […]
Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Angola will host Africa’s biggest Infrastructure Financing Summit from 28-31 October 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola. The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of […]
Africa’s Green Economy Awakens: Can Financing Catch Up to Ambition?
In Addis Ababa this week, African leaders are gathering for the Africa Climate Summit with a clear message: the continent is ready to power a green economy revolution, but the world must step up to match Africa’s ambition with finance and technology. Across the continent, the momentum is unmistakable. In the past year alone, 20 […]
Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents’ Health
Investigate Long-term Health Risks, Protect Right to a Healthy Environment Zambian authorities should address recent reports that polluted water and soil from an acid spill in Zambia’s copper mining region pose a serious health risk, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 18, 2025, a dam in Chambishi, Copperbelt province, holding mining waste from Chinese […]
Music for Water at the GRAMMYs: Artists Turn Songs Into a Global Call for Clean Water
Music has always had the power to move people—but what happens when melodies become a movement? Music for Water is answering that question by uniting artistry with activism to address one of the world’s most urgent needs: access to clean water. At its core, Music for Water is more than a campaign. It is a […]
Sindiso Khumalo Opens First Flagship Store in the Heart of Cape Town
Internationally celebrated fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has officially opened the doors to her very first flagship store in Cape Town, marking a proud milestone for the brand and a new chapter in its story. Known for her hand-illustrated prints, deeply considered silhouettes, and commitment to sustainability, the LVMH Prize finalist has spent the past decade building […]
The Superwomen Behind Mining Healthcare
Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees health care workers and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families in the Platinum and Chrome industry. […]
