Entrepreneurship
South Africa: Energy Transition a Matter of Survival – President Ramaphosa
The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity…
U.S. Cutting Aid to Seven African Countries – Report
Cape Town — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic. The new round of cuts will reportedly end all U.S. humanitarian funding in seven African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Somalia, and Zimbabwe — in what officials describe…
Morocco’s Alleged Dollar Diplomacy Yields Dividends
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
Tanzania: Govt Bans Foreigners From 15 Business Activities
Dar es Salaam — THE government has banned non-citizens from engaging in 15 types of business activities, following rising concerns over the growing presence of foreign traders in local markets. The government ban aims at protecting local entrepreneurs and ensuring that small-scale business opportunities remain accessible to Tanzanian citizens. The decision was formalised through Government…
Promoting South Africa & the African Agenda by Neville Matjie
When the presidency of the Group of 20 rotated to South Africa last year, the government launched a year-long campaign to highlight the country’s assets and advocate for an ‘African agenda’. On November 22nd and 23rd, leaders of G20 members – 19 of the largest developing and developed countries and the European Union and Africa Union –…
African Development Bank Launches Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Initiative to tackle youth unemployment in Kenya
Kenya’s youth have a new resource for technical, vocational and entrepreneurial training that is set to boost self-employment, reduce reliance on formal employment and contribute to Kenya’s socio-economic development. The African Development Bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund unveiled its Technical and Vocational Education and Training Entrepreneurship Project at a ceremony in Nairobi…
Africa’s Coworking Spaces Surge Amidst Entrepreneurial Boom
Africa’s coworking space sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, the rise of remote work, and a growing demand for flexible, collaborative work environments. This trend is reshaping urban centers across the continent, positioning Africa as a significant player in the global coworking movement. Rapid Market Growth In 2023, the…