Category: Leaders

  • Africa Startups Festival 2024

    Africa Startups Festival 2024

    “Africa Start Festival 2024: The perfect platform for startups to connect and grow.” Africa Startup Festival Sets the Stage for a Tech-Driven 2025 16th November, 2024, Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace, V.I, Lagos, Nigeria.– The continent’s leading deal-making and networking event, the Africa Startup Festival, is poised to redefine the…

  • Africa Bitcoin Conference

    Africa Bitcoin Conference

    Picture taken: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/africa-bitcoin-conference-LWhTMviNTX.5GF3M9dgIVQ Date: 9th December 2024 Location: Nairobi, Kenya The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) is a premier event for Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals in Africa and beyond. It’s a platform for education, networking, and exploring the potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology on the African continent. The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) 2024,…

  • SA Correctional Services Commemorates Women’s Month with a Major Surprise Celebration”

    SA Correctional Services Commemorates Women’s Month with a Major Surprise Celebration”

    The sun rose over the correctional facility, casting a warm glow over the yard where a group of female inmates gathered eagerly. Today was the day they would embark on a journey of empowerment, thanks to the Kaizer Chiefs coaches who had volunteered to share their expertise in football. As…

  • DR Congo Seeks to Curb Dollar Dominance by Promoting Local Currency

    DR Congo Seeks to Curb Dollar Dominance by Promoting Local Currency

    By Samkele Mchunu DR Congo Implements Measures to Boost Use of Congolese Franc and Curb Dollar Dominance. Central Bank Mandates Use of Congolese Francs for Electronic Payments in New Economic Reform In a strategic move to bolster the use of the national currency and reduce dependency on the US dollar,…

  • How Africa Can Monitor and Address Food Security Challenges

    How Africa Can Monitor and Address Food Security Challenges

    Africa faces a complex challenge: ensuring food security for its growing population. This article explores how African nations can effectively monitor and address these challenges, paving the way for a future free from hunger. Understanding Food Security Food security goes beyond just having enough food. It encompasses four key aspects:…

  • Nigeria Takes Off: Airline Industry Soars as Blocked Funds Released

    Nigeria Takes Off: Airline Industry Soars as Blocked Funds Released

    Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a significant boost with the release of 98% of blocked airline funds, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This move by the new government under President Bola Tinubu marks a major turnaround from a year ago, when restrictive currency policies left international airlines…

  • Small Businesses Look to Flexible Workspaces for Big Savings

    Small Businesses Look to Flexible Workspaces for Big Savings

    Businesses with teams of 50 or less are increasingly opting for flexible workspace solutions over traditional office leases. This shift is driven by significant cost savings, with estimates suggesting businesses can reduce their total lease investment by up to 70% by choosing a flexible workspace. Flexible workspaces, which include options…

  • Is South Africa Heading for a Coalition Government as ANC Falls Below 50% for the First Time Since 1994?

    Is South Africa Heading for a Coalition Government as ANC Falls Below 50% for the First Time Since 1994?

    By Samkele Mchunu South African Parties Prepare for Coalition Talks as ANC Faces Historic Fall Below 50% South African political parties are gearing up for coalition discussions following a historic decline in support for the governing African National Congress (ANC). For the first time in 30 years of democracy, the…

  • Instant Payment Systems Across Africa: A Blueprint for Global Financial Innovation

    Instant Payment Systems Across Africa: A Blueprint for Global Financial Innovation

    By Samkele Mchunu African governments are pioneering the transformation of financial services by implementing instant payment systems. These systems significantly reduce transaction costs and processing times, particularly benefiting individuals who rely on remittances. By removing the need for cash withdrawals and travel to remittance agents, they offer lower fees and…

  • Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate to 26.25% Amid Soaring Inflation and Currency Volatility

    Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate to 26.25% Amid Soaring Inflation and Currency Volatility

    By Samkele Mchunu In a decisive move to combat persistent inflation and stabilize a volatile currency, Nigeria’s central bank has raised its benchmark lending rate by 150 basis points, setting it at 26.25%, up from the previous 24.75%. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks the third interest rate hike this…