UNITED NATIONS, New York – At the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Spotlight Initiative and Rise, a non-profit advocacy organization for the rights of survivors of sexual violence, hosted a high-level event recognizing trailblazing women across different industries around the world. ‘Women Breaking Barriers’ convened women leaders and allies at the forefront of entertainment, science,…
The cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has long looked like a barrier to adoption in Africa. Most researchers didn’t expect battery power to become affordable enough to replace petrol or diesel on the continent before 2040. But falling battery costs, surging global EV production and abundant solar resources are changing that view. Our new research…
Educational gains have not translated into jobs for young citizens. Key findings While young Africans (aged 18-35) enjoy greater access to formal education than their elders, post-secondary attainment levels remain highly uneven by country and gender. Younger youth (aged 18-25) face the most severe employment challenges: 45% say they are unemployed and actively seeking work….
Women entrepreneurs hold the potential to transform Africa’s economic future. Across the continent, women-owned businesses are creating jobs, lifting families out of poverty and reshaping communities, thanks to their resilience, creativity, and belief in succeeding against all odds. Justina Opit, the CEO of Omega Foods in Zambia, is just one example. “I created Omega Foods…
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis requires a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach that combines digital infrastructure to support education, psychosocial support and fundamental shifts in employer attitudes. Telkom Group chief of corporate affairs, Mpho McNamee “While there are many pressing challenges in South Africa today, the need to invest in our youth remains a very high priority,”…
