Awaza, Turkmenistan — Heads of State, ministers, investors and grassroots leaders are gathered in Awaza on Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast for a once-in-a-decade UN conference aimed at rewiring the global system in support of 32 landlocked developing countries whose economies are often ‘locked out’ of opportunity due to their lack of access to the sea. Geography…
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes Interview with Adesuwa Okunbo RhodesFOUNDER and MANAGING PARTNER, ARUWA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Lives in: Nigeria Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes launched Lagos-based Aruwa Capital Management to tackle a significant funding gap for small businesses in Nigeria and Ghana, particularly those led by women. About six years on, the private equity firm has completed more than…
Louis van der Westhuizen, Solutions Architect: DMS at Datacentrix. Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And so, as organisations continue to scale their digital transformation initiatives, the need for robust, reliable and resilient backup strategies has never been greater. Just like…
William Tewiah William Tewiah is the founder and CEO of Ghana-based ZEN Petroleum, a supplier of fuel and lubricants to the country’s mining industry. In this article, first published by Africa’s Business Heroes, Tewiah shares some of the learnings from his business journey. A compelling dream or business idea means little until it’s backed by…
Quectel unveils high-performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE module for smart lighting, building and home networks Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance MCU Zigbee and BLE module, the KCMA32S. This innovative module is designed to meet the growing demands of IoT applications, featuring advanced connectivity options…
The African School of Governance (ASG) hosted its inaugural edition of the Executive Education Program in Kigali, bringing together high-level African leaders, including cabinet members, parliamentarians, senior officials, academics, and experts from across the continent. Over three days, participants reflected on the foundational principles and identity frameworks that should guide Africa’s development journey. Also read:…
An Electron rocket launches the Baby Come Back mission from New Zealand on July 17, 2023. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab stock soared 8% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation. Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the past two months following a slew of successful launches and a…
Rentia Booysen, Director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. The role of technology distributors has shifted from logistics and inventory to becoming strategic enablers in IT resilience, according to Rentia Booysen, director at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. “Distributors now provide strategy, training, configuration, life cycle support and help ensure resilient infrastructure,” Booysen said. “Resilient IT is critical to…
Aisha Maina, Managing Director of Aquarian Consult and Founder of Aquarian Oil and Gas Press Office She took over 100 Africans to the Caribbean. Now Aisha Maina is quietly reshaping Afri-Caribbean business and diplomacy. When Aisha Maina hosted the Aquarian Consult Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit in Abuja earlier this year, she was setting the stage for…
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and other senior officials from across the world have spoken about how international support was critical to putting their countries on the path to peace. They shared their experiences at an event this week at UN Headquarters to mark 20 years of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The intergovernmental advisory body…
