African fashion at the confluence of heritage and culture
When the world thinks of African fashion, they often picture dashikis, head wraps and intricate, colourful beadwork. Neglecting to recognise talented African designers who continuously create and showcase timeless luxury pieces that can compete with the best in the world. The story of African fashion, repeatedly narrated from an outsider’s point of view, has been
Google picks South Africa for its first cloud region in Africa
Tech giant Google has today announced the launch of a cloud region in South Africa, its first in the continent, playing catch-up to other top providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, which made inroads into the continent a few years ago. Google said it is also building Dedicated Cloud Interconnect sites, which
Google begins $1b Africa investment with cloud capability in Nigeria, South Africa
Google Cloud is working with customers across the continent – helping them solve business critical challenges, get online, and access the benefits of …
Egypt, Kenya overtake Nigeria in value of startup funding in H1 –
Tech startups in Egypt and Kenya received more money from investors jostling for a share of the ecosystem in Africa in the first half of 2022, according to AVCA’s mid-year funding report. While Nigerian startups led in the number of deals on the continent, the value of those deals was not enough to keep them
Next up – an African decade in e-commerce
As the world began to shop online and more so after the pandemic, there was a growth of a digital audience in Africa that has affected the fortunes of online retail in the continent. High internet penetration, the rise of smartphones, the advent of digital payments, and the digital disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic
South Africa’s Vaccine Regulation System Gets WHO Endorsement – THISDAYLIVE
South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has become Africa’s fifth country, alongside Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and Egypt, to become an “ML III” (the third of four levels in the WHO’s classification} for vaccines. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa made this known in a statement issued by the world health body. Moeti said
Africa: How Corruption Cripples Business At Africa’s Seaports
Ports in Africa lose vast sums of money because of corrupt port officials, inefficiencies, and poor infrastructure, among others. Corruption has affected economic growth and slowed the clearance and forwarding of goods. For fear of scrutiny, many port authorities keep their losses under tight guard and only release profit figures, which is a small fraction
Company finds traction with refurbished electronics and appliances
By Kate Okorie, bird story agency In Nigeria’s Rivers State, engineering company Egoras is refurbishing e-waste into affordable appliances, creating a new market for recycled and upcycled products. It was the first day of the Egoras Trade Fair in Port Harcourt, southern Nigeria. The company had announced it would sell its refurbished electronic appliances at
Africa in space: continent’s achievements, future
By Moina Spooner, The Conversation and Natasha Joseph, The Conversation Sputnik 1 was launched by the former Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the start of the space age. Since then space activity has delivered many benefits. For instance, satellite imagery can be used in agriculture to predict food shortages and surplus harvests. It
India’s export restrictions complicate rice supply
The import bill for rice in West Africa, already high for many countries, promises to soar even higher. In early September, India – the world’s largest exporter of this cereal since 2012, and a major supplier to the West African region – announced that it would limit its exports in favour of its domestic market.