Africa’s displaced population is generating an estimated $27 billion (about Shs100 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report by the Amahoro Coalition, which challenges the long-held view that refugees and internally displaced persons are solely dependent on humanitarian aid. The report, titled The Opportunity in Displacement: Africa’s Untapped Investment Frontier, argues that the…
Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses. In many places, they fill the gap left by limited public transport….
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…
New York — As the world’s youngest and fastest-growing nations, LLDCs are home to immense untapped potential, yet remain cut off from the currents of international commerce and opportunity. Imagine being surrounded by opportunity, yet separated from it by mountains, borders, and vast distances from the nearest port–this is the daily reality for the world’s…
As AI reshapes enterprise priorities and talent shortages continue to disrupt growth, HR leaders are being asked to lead with data – or risk being left behind. At a recent executive roundtable hosted by TechCentral in partnership with Sage, senior HR and business executives gathered in Johannesburg to explore how AI and predictive analytics can…
