Youth Entrepreneurship: Experts Urge Young Entrepreneurs to Learn from Role Models Panel Discussion Highlights Key Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success Writer and association founder Ndéye Absa Gningue recently organized a panel discussion on youth entrepreneurship, where experts emphasized the importance of mentorship and community building for aspiring business owners. Many youngContinue Reading
Survival Not Growth: How Gambia’s Financial Ecosystem Entrenches Poverty Context In most modern economies, access to credit serves as a catalyst for growth—enabling individuals to build, invest, and secure their futures. However, The Gambia’s financial system tells a starkly different story: one where survival overshadows prosperity, and immediate consumption replacesContinue Reading
BRVM Official Bulletin for 18 April 2025 Now Available The Bulletin Officiel de la Cote de la BRVM dated 18 April 2025, along with its accompanying financial documents, has been officially released. Investors and stakeholders can access the full report through the following link: Download the BRVM Official Bulletin (18Continue Reading
Mauritius and Algeria Explore Strategic Energy Partnership High-Level Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation Algiers, April 17, 2025 – Hon. Shakeel Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands of Mauritius, met with Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation, particularly in renewable energy and trade. Key Discussions and Agreements TheContinue Reading
The Hidden Costs of Sending Money Home: A Look into Malawi’s Remittance Rates Home » Business News » The Hidden Costs of Sending Money Home: A Look into Malawi’s Remittance Rates Malawi bets on diaspora for economic recovery with Diaspora Cities. High bank fees deter diaspora remittances, impacting economy. Solutions:Continue Reading
COMESA Invites Proposals for Salary Survey Consultancy The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is seeking eligible firms to submit technical and financial proposals for conducting a Salary Survey for the COMESA Secretariat. The procurement is under Contract Reference Number CS/ADMN/PROC/25-05-002/SM/nc. Key Submission Requirements Consultants must adhere toContinue Reading
Africa’s Power Industry to Reassess Project Structures and Equity Pricing, Says Globeleq CEO The African power sector is poised for a significant shift in how new projects are structured and how equity is priced, according to Jonathan Hoffman, CEO of Globeleq. Hoffman highlighted the need for a reassessment of riskContinue Reading
Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail 2025: A Race for Nature, Culture, and Community Fourth Edition Promises Unique Blend of Sports and Local Development The fourth edition of the Sonasid High Atlas Ultra Trail (HAUT) is set to deliver an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and community in Morocco’s majestic HighContinue Reading
AI Revolution in Egypt’s Education System: Preparing Students for a Tech-Driven Future Egypt’s education sector is undergoing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) begins reshaping how students learn and teachers instruct. The government has taken bold steps to integrate AI into the curriculum, signaling a major shift toward modernizingContinue Reading
The EAC Love Affair with Rwanda: A Growing Tourism and Economic Partnership Downtown Kigali’s iconic newest photo spot Rwanda’s Regional Appeal Ugandan travel influencer Derrick Ssenyonyi perfectly captured Rwanda’s charm during his September 2023 visit: “Thank you Rwanda… You guys have the warmest hearts I’ve ever seen.” His experience reflectsContinue Reading