Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

“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…

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Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa CDC Launches Framework to Combat Health Impact of Climate Change

Mr Kaseya said climate change is already wreaking havoc across Africa, driving extreme weather events, shifting disease patterns, food insecurity, and waterborne illnesses The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a strategic framework to address the health impacts of climate change. The Director-General of the Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, described…

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Biometric fee hike to impact prepaid cellular users

Biometric fee hike to impact prepaid cellular users

Prepaid mobile subscribers will be affected by increased verification costs, says the Association of Comms and Technology. South Africa’s mobile network operator umbrella body has slammed the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for its 6 500% increase in the cost of biometric verifications. It says the move is contrary to government’s own socio-economic endeavours. This…

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Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa: How Will the Iran Crisis Impact Africa?

The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Israel, Iran and the United States’ (US) escalating hostilities have sent geopolitical tremors far beyond the Middle East. With the fragile ceasefire holding for now, the world waits tensely to see if broader regional or global…

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Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa: Angel Investing for Impact – Why Africa’s Founders Need Local Capital Now

“Angel investing isn’t only about money — it’s about opening doors and expanding networks.”– Andia Chakava, Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund On 19 June 2025, angel investors–ranging from first-time backers to seasoned investors–gathered at 22OnSloane in Johannesburg, Africa’s largest startup campus, for the 12th Angel Fair Africa, popularly known as the AFA@12 Roadshow. Co-hosted by the…

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Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa: Sterling One Foundation, Plan International to Host Africa Social Impact Summit July 10-11

Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with Plan International, has announced that the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) will hold from July 10 to 11, 2025, in Lagos. This summit will bringing together high-level stakeholders from across the continent to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The announcement was made during a press conference…

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Where Capital Meets Capacity: Kagiso Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Impact

Where Capital Meets Capacity: Kagiso Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Impact

Kagiso Trust has officially launched its 40th anniversary celebrating four decades of meaningful impact in education, socio-economic development, civil society, and local governance. As the organisation enters this milestone year, it unveils its new positioning statement: “Igniting Human Capacity” a reflection of its mission to empower individuals and communities as drivers of sustainable change. A Model…

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Africa: TEXEM UK – 15 Years of Empowering Impact

Africa: What Impact Could the Iran-Israel Conflict Have On the African Continent?

The Middle East is bracing for another protracted conflict after Israel’s surprise bombardment on Friday of Iranian nuclear and military sites killed several of the country’s top generals and nuclear scientists. Iran has responded with strikes on Israel. As the situation escalates, there are concerns about the global impact. RFI asked a specialist on geopolitics…

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