LOUKIL Bassem, Sfax-born Tunisian businessman, is CEO of UADH/LOUKIL Group (35 companies, 4,300 employees across automotive, tech, industry, services). Georgia State BBA & MBA holder, he presides over the Tunisian African Business Council.
Africa's population is predicted to increase from 1.3 billion to 2.5 billion people by 2050, resulting in an increased demand for meat. However, increasing livestock production to meet the demand has negative environmental consequences, as studies have shown that livestock emits a lot of greenhouse gases.
In the quest to capture the perfect Instagram photo, many people travel to exotic locales to test their luck and see if their special someone is as captivated by nature as they are. For some travelers, gorilla trekking in Africa is a must-do. The animals of the continent have become
With the trial between actors and former partners Johnny Depp and Amber Heard heading towards its conclusion, let’s navigate through this complicated story and see what details you should know. Depp, 58, a famous Hollywood star, is suing Heard, 36, his ex-wife, also an actor known for her role
Access Bank Plc, Africa’s biggest bank by customer base, is set to acquire an 83.4% stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank. The acquisition is valued at 36.7 million USD which is about 15 billion NGN and 4.3 billion KES. The shares currently belong to Centum Investment
He was born Sahle Miriam on August 17, 1884, in Ankober, Shewa, Ethiopia. His mother, Woizero Ejigayehu Lemma Adyamo, was a palace servant, and his father was Prince Haile-Melekot, Son of King Sahle Selassie. During an 1855 invasion by Emperor Tewodros II, Melekot was killed and Miriam was taken prisoner
The African continent has been characterised with an exponential upsurge in the rate of rural-urban migration. Modernity and the desire to take up roles for poverty alleviation have necessitated the exodus of rural dwellers into cities in search of a better life. This has in turn piled pressure on resources
Education in Africa is a major challenge for many young people. It is expensive, and many students do not have the opportunity to attend school. In addition, there are limited resources available to support students. In many African countries, the cost of higher education is prohibitive for many students, and
It is that time of the year again. It is time for the annual BET Awards. African artists' presence at the BETs has become a regular occurrence since 2010. Since then, more of the continent's best talents have received acclaim from one of the most popular American
According to the latest World Bank ease of doing business rankings, economies in Sub-Saharan Africa have continued to improve their business climates. The report ranks 190 nations based on ten metrics, which include starting a business, obtaining construction permits, electricity availability, registering property, obtaining loans, and protecting minority investors. The
The falling-out of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has heated up as the two neighboring countries have escalated their beef into ‘tradefare’. The tiff comes amid Kinshasa’s pointing fingers towards Kigali for fanning rebel attacks in Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo has singled out Rwanda as
Infrastructural development is a priority for many countries in Africa. Some nations have been heavily investing in the construction of roads, which is the major mode of transportation. Highways and interchanges, for instance, have come in handy in enhancing connectivity. 1. Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway This is the most expensive highway
The government of Uganda plans to harvest DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid properties) of citizens and issue to holders new, or replacement, National Identity (ID) cards containing such genetic information. The documents already display the face and store fingerprint biometrics of the owner. Gen David Muhoozi, the state minister for Internal Affairs,
Zimbabwe-born and London based billionaire Strive Masiyiwa has been named Britain’s first black billionaire. The C.E.O of global telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Group is basking in riches and is not stopping adding numbers to his net worth. The 61-year old Zimbabwean telecommunication tycoon who moved to London
Basically, many of the world's powerful nations are in Africa. Africa remains a powerhouse in the production of natural resources and innovation, considering the social and political issues the continent undergoes. Over 54 countries, the continent is increasingly developing with new inventions and technologies each day. Africa
In the last ten years, internet scamming has become a global issue, and thousands of people around the world lose millions of dollars every year. People are increasingly moving money via the Internet rather than handing it over, thanks to the rise of the billion-dollar e-commerce industry. The industry has
Loadshedding has been affecting millions of South African homes over the last decade, and these major power disruptions are set to continue throughout 2022. For those wishing to keep their homes safe and well-lit during these scheduled power outages, a back-up generator presents an affordable and reliable solution. But with
