Mudzunga Mashamba, Head of PMO, Nexio. The G20 represents global and multilateral governance principles, and as the world congregates in South Africa for the latest G20 summit, the relevance of ESG – environment, social and governance – is at the forefront of strategic conversations. Yet, while many sectors have incorporated ESG outcomes into their projects,…
The African Union (AU) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership for sustainable development, peace, and prosperity in Africa during the AU-Germany Negotiations on Development Cooperation, held on 6-7 November 2025 at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Germany committed an additional €88 million in new funding to…
Washington, DC — As part of CCA’s 5-year strategic framework, we are strengthening the levers that drive trade, investment, and sustainable economic ties between the United States and Africa. Our strategy is built on three pillars: Connect. Catalyze. Amplify. Each pillar ensures our members are supported not only with networks and programs, but with the…
A Pizza Hut store is seen on November 01, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Pizza Hut’s third-quarter revenue fell short of analysts’ expectations for same-store sales. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday announced it will explore strategic options for Pizza Hut. “The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business and…
On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. More than 4.4 billion people, over half of humanity, now live in urban areas, a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. In cities health, inequality, environment…
BISSELL, a global leader in floorcare appliances with a legacy spanning 149 years, is proud to announce its official entry into South Africa through a strategic partnership with Legend Housewares. The launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to innovation, accountability, and integrity since its founding in 1876….
Washington — The Congo Basin, home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region’s forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience. The value of…
Cohort of WeThinkCode students. Software development academy WeThinkCode has welcomed non-profit organisation Collective X as a strategic partner, it announced on Tuesday. This, to build a more inclusive, outcomes-based tech talent pipeline for South African youth. Collective X co-invests with employers to support junior ICT talent in gaining relevant digital skills through work-integrated learning. See…
The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has declared that gender equity is not just a question of fairness but a strategic imperative for Africa’s long-term growth, innovation, and institutional resilience. The declaration came at the opening of a five-day regional workshop on “Women in Leadership: Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Workplace,”…
Too many South African business owners are waiting for a quick breakthrough, a once-off big contract, a sudden spike in sales or a “game-changing” partnership to turn everything around. But according to Gary Bateman, founder of Mechanics of Business, that mindset is exactly why many businesses struggle to grow, or cannot retain sustainable growth. “You don’t…
