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…
In the quiet, sunbaked landscape of Mtakuja Village in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, farming has always posed significant challenges. The heat is often extreme, the soil dry, and the rains delayed for months. Yet, amid these challenges, a spirit of resilience is flourishing. At the heart of this transformation are women such as Margaret, a…
Tecnotree Empowering Emtel with a New-Generation Customer Experience Tecnotree, a global provider of digital business support systems (BSS), is proud to announce the successful delivery of a future-proof, fully integrated BSS ecosystem for Emtel, marking a significant leap in customer engagement, sales, and service delivery. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:…
– For Africa to thrive, overcome conflict, and achieve sustainable development, governments must place youth at the center of their agendas, African youths told The Ethiopian Herald. Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. This demographic reality presents an immense opportunity for growth–but only…
Professor HB Klopper, academic head at Belgium Campus iTversity. As we strive to meet global climate targets, such as the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must do more than adopt available technologies at our disposal. We must also ensure we equip our youth to shape, lead and own the…
Prudence Nonkululeko Ngwenya and Toyin Saraki (Guest writers) During the recently commemorated Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD), we were reminded of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrated, we also confronted a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention…
Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not merely recipients of…
“May your impact never fade.” I’ve heard this phrase countless times. Yet each time, it resonates deeply. For me, the phrase underscores the profound obligation that comes with professional growth and development. This sense of obligation is precisely what drives These Executive Minds (TEXEM), a UK-based executive capacity building firm that has been making phenomenal…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with FIFPro, is conducting player-focused educational workshops as part of the legacy activities for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 (WAFCON). The initiative, which kicked off on 1st July 2025, with FIFPro representatives and CAF Women’s Football Development officials meeting with each team in their respective…
