The Trust’s advocacy work is rewriting the story of women’s economic advancement in Africa–one policy conversation, one partnership, and one life-changing commitment at a time. Behind each milestone lies not just a statistic but a network of dedicated women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and Trust staff, all driven by a shared vision: that when women thrive, communities…
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more prevalent in the workplace, businesses face new legal, ethical, and operational challenges. AI brings exciting opportunities to innovate, work more efficiently, and save costs, but allowing employees to use these tools without clear rules and guidelines can expose a company to risks, including data leaks,…
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more prevalent in the workplace, businesses face new legal, ethical, and operational challenges. AI brings exciting opportunities to innovate, work more efficiently, and save costs, but allowing employees to use these tools without clear rules and guidelines can expose a company to risks, including data leaks,…
Katalyeba, Uganda — This is about an ethos that any humanitarian agency can adopt: build relationships first, and let those relationships guide what you do. The air was soft with the scent of eucalyptus as dusk settled over the Lexus bar compound in Katalyeba, a remote town on the edge of the expansive Rwamwanja Refugee…
Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa. South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has just staggered past the one-year mark. Its foreign policy reflects continuity, some change, a steady mismatch between ambition and resources, and little focus on national growth priorities. Disagreements…
Since 2006, The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report has been a guide for countries, policymakers, and investors, identifying key trends and best practices that support effective public service delivery and foster a more resilient and prosperous future for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The CPIA is an annual diagnostic tool for SSA…
Since 2023, Ottawa has opened its borders to citizens from French-speaking Africa, a move that has sparked a surge in well-organized scams targeting hopeful immigrants. Authorities warn that the number of victims is steadily increasing. By 2027, Canada plans to welcome nearly 80,000 new French-speaking residents from Africa, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the United States and Coastal West and Central Africa. According to a White House official, the event…
The ICT SMME Chamber does not support the proposed changes to the country’s black economic empowerment laws. The ICT SMME Chamber, which represents the interests of small businesses in South Africa, has slammed the proposed changes to the country’s black economic empowerment (BEE) laws. This, after in May, communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi…
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction. Source: © 123rf 123rf The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has come out in support of the Communications Minister’s proposed new policy direction ISPA says its submission supports the finalisation of the draft direction in its…
