Nigeria’s Former Jonathan Tells African Leaders To Put Humanity First
Joke Falaju, Abuja Bags African Heritage awardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders privilege to hold public offices to become servants of the people, and not turn themselves into the “bosses of the people”.Jonathan stated this while receiving the African Democracy and Peace Icon…
5 Designers Putting Zambian Fashion On The World Map
Mazuba Kapambwe Meet the young designers shaking up the Zambian fashion industry. A decade ago, Zambia’s textile and clothing industry had all but withered into the dust as privatisation sapped the vigour of the industry and reduced the Zambian public to consuming cheap Chinese goods….
Civil Disobedience Is Proof Democracy Can Work Peacefully
Naomi Dela Cruz Civil disobedience has always been a popular way for people to protest against government policies they see as unjust or oppressive. From Martin Luther King’s peaceful sit-ins to the current wave of protests around the world, including those in France against pension reform, Israel…
OPEC Oil Cartel Unexpectedly Cuts Production To 1.16 Million Barrels A Day
Kingston Bailey OPEC has been accused of price fixing and manipulating the world oil markets for profits In a surprising move, OPEC announced an unannounced cut of oil production from 2 million to 1.16 million barrels a day, causing gas prices to skyrocket. The current…
The Business Of Poker – Exploring The Economics Of Online Gambling
Poker has always been a game of skill and chance, with the potential to earn a significant amount of money for those who are skilled enough to play it. In recent years, online gaming has become a major industry, and poker has become one of the most…
Podcast Equipment: Everything You Need to Build Your Studio
Stephanie Vermillion Starting a podcast can be challenging in itself, but getting the right podcast equipment for your own studio is where it usually gets even more confusing—especially if you aren’t well-versed with audio equipment and electronics in general. Whether you’re starting a podcast on Spotify or Apple iTunes,…
Sudan Evacuations Are Not Currently Possible, Canada Tells Citizens
Eyad Kourdi, Pierre Meilhan, Celina Tebor and Heather Chen, CNN Canada has told its citizens in Sudan that evacuations are “not possible at this time” due to the closure of airspace amid fierce fighting between rival forces. In a tweet Saturday, the Canadian government urged its citizens to “continue to shelter in…
Sudan Military Leader Accuses Rival Of ‘Attempted Coup’ Amidst Vicious Fighting
Nima Elbagir, Jessie Yeung, Rob Picheta Sudan’s military leader condemned what he called an “attempted coup” after a day of intense fighting left at least 180 people dead in the country and saw hospitals coming under attack from missiles as…
Why Cashless Society Is Key To Unlocking The Nigerian Commerce Growth Opportunity
Justin Floyd, CEO of open commerce platform, Redcloud Cash is a uniquely expensive and inconvenient way to do business. However, shifting to a world of cashless payments is easier said than done, as many policymakers have discovered to their cost. The Nigerian Government is taking…
Fintech – Unlocking Africa’s Credit Potential
Adrian Pillay, VP of Middle East & Africa at Provenir Fintech in Africa is coming into its own. According to KPMG data, there was a record $1.6 billion in fintech investment across the continent in 2021, across 153 deals, and at two times the value of…
Nigeria’s Former Jonathan Tells African Leaders To Put Humanity First
Joke Falaju, Abuja Bags African Heritage awardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders privilege to hold public offices to become servants of the people, and not turn themselves into the “bosses of the people”.Jonathan stated this while receiving the African Democracy and Peace Icon…
7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023 Concludes
POSTED ON MARCH 28, 2023 BY AFRICA BUSINESS The Summit brought together the best and brightest minds in the banking, financial services, fintechs and techfin sectors. The event, which took place on 7th March 2023, featured insightful speakers, award-winning companies, and top-notch sponsors. Attendees were treated to a range…
2020 Awards | Social Media For Social Good Award Announces 100 Micro & Macro Social Media Influencers For Good
Social Media For Social Good Award Announces 100 Micro & Macro Social Media Influencers For Good and Set To Award 25 Of Them On The 13th Of June 2020. The most anticipated list of Nigerians using social media for social good which is curated by…
Ergonomic Furniture Dealer Formfunc Studio Awarded SA’s First 6-Star Green Star Award
-African Independent The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has awarded Cape Town-based Formfunc Studio, a leading ergonomic furniture supplier, a 6-star Green Star rating following the recent fit-out of their office, showroom and DC in Johannesburg. The project, led by specialist sustainability and…
The Risk And Reward Of ChatGPT In Cybersecurity
Juan is an experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. He is an information technology professional skilled in SAP and Oracle applications, computer forensics, vulnerabilities research, IPS/IDS and information security. Unless you’ve been on a retreat in…
Explained – History Of Money From Fiat To Crypto
What is money? Money as a concept has been a cornerstone of human civilization and economic development. To start with the latter, money is a method of storing value and worth, and it also functions as a medium of exchange that allows individuals to exchange…
Studies Show That Nigerian Crypto Foreign Investment Is At A Record Low
Foreign direct investment in Nigeria fell by 33% last year due to a severe shortage of dollars, which discouraged crypto companies from expanding into the country. The largest economy in Africa has a foreign investment problem despite exponential growth in crypto adoption. The National Bureau…
Growing The Bitcoin Development Ecosystem In Africa
– Abubakar Nur Khalil | Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin development in Africa, with a proper regulatory environment, could equally accelerate the continent and the technology. In this piece, we’ll be analyzing the current state of the Bitcoin developer ecosystem in Africa, ways to improve it and…
