Biologists often form deep bonds with the species they study. For some, that relationship begins early in their careers and shapes decades of research. The connection can be personal, even affectionate, but it can also create tensions when others set their sights on the same species. In biology, certain plants and animals are considered “charismatic…
The panel at OpenText Summit Africa 2025. At the OpenText Summit Africa 2025, held in Sandton on 4 September, a panel discussion tackled one of the most pressing questions facing organisations today: how do businesses drive transformation while simultaneously elevating human potential? Moderated by Shanaaz Moosa, Sales Director for public sector and cyber security at…
Addis Ababa — The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has called on African leaders, civil society, and international partners to put justice at the core of climate action. He made the statement while delivering a keynote address at the “Centering Justice in Climate Action” session,…
US retail giant Walmart, which entered the South African market in 2010 through an investment in Massmart – it later bought out the group in its entirely – is launching its first own-branded stores in South Africa. The company said in a statement on Tuesday that the stores will be launched “later this year”. Until…
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to announce that we’re hosting an official side event at this year’s Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Our side event is themed, Africa @ the G20: Opportunities and Challenges for Advancing Africa’s Climate Agenda at the G20 Event overview As Official Development Assistance (ODA) declines and multilateral finance remains slow to…
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…
Charles Antwi-Boahen Interview with Charles Antwi-BoahenFOUNDER and CEO, KAB-FAM Lives in: Ghana Charles Antwi-Boahen is the founder of Kab-Fam, an electronics and home appliance retailer that has grown from humble beginnings to a 16-store chain across Ghana. But getting there was no easy feat. From power cuts that crippled sales to a volatile economy that…
