Analyst examining the trends and insider data shaping investment, enterprise, and development across Africa.
Any visit to Africa should include a visit to the exclusive Singita Sabora Tented Camp for a true wilderness experience. The luxurious and intimate camp is located at the western corridor of the Serengeti Grumeti Reserves and sits at 350,000 acres of unrivalled wilderness. The lodge has been awarded
Africa is continent with striking beauty and diversity. It is a testimony of rich religious and cultural practices. The international headlines might show Africa in tatters because of constant war, terror attacks and community conflicts but Africa is unapologetically loving, self- determined and focused on its rebirth and development through
You probably have never heard of this majestic gem located on an isolated concession in the majestic Okavango Delta. But here is why the andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge should be on the top of your must-visit list for your next romantic getaway, family trip or vacation with friends. 1.
Growing numbers of African migrants passing through Libya are traded in what they call slave markets before being held for ransom, forced labour or sexual exploitation, the U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday. West African migrants interviewed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have recounted being bought and
Most handbags made in Africa have various things in common : locally sourced materials, vibrant designs, high quality and authenticity. Take the following for example: 1. KONA (UGANDA) Based out of Kampala, Uganda, Kona curates beautiful hand-made pieces with materials that are locally and sustainably sourced. Kona fuses elements of both
If one can survive in Nigeria, one can survive in any other part of the continent that explains the reason why Nigerians are fast taking over world economies on individual capacities outside the shores of Nigeria. Survival in Nigeria is not only difficult but challenging; the recent economic recession contributed
Slavery was never abolished...It was only extended to include all the colours - Charles Bukowski Henry Charles Bukowski (born Heinrich Karl Bukowski; August 16, 1920 – March 9, 1994) was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. A chronology of slavery throughout modern history 1444 - First public sale
Political, social and economic tensions in Africa continue to hold the continent back in terms of wealth creation and retention. These factors have not only affected budding wealth creators but have also curtailed and to some extent reduced the wealth of some individuals, a recent report indicates. According to this
I recently received a video from one of my Youtube subscribers lists. It was a report by CTGN Africa news channel on protests in South Africa concerning tensions between citizens and foreign residents. Xenophobia: a global issue To me the report appeared to be pretty fair and balanced, although, being
During the recently concluded African Business Conference held at the Harvard Business School, “pan-African” Binta Touré Ndoye, a Malian national and CEO of the banking enterprise, Oragroup, started her keynote address with a question. Looking into her audience and seeing what were bright-eyed and eager, aspiring and established representatives of
Most of Africa lives in poverty today. Most of the children are born in homes where either money is scarce or if available is solely provided by a man--usually a father in a family. This perhaps is due to the prevailing belief that a man is supposed to be superior
On demand and live-streaming video company Kweli TV has won the New Venture Competition Prize at the Harvard Africa Business Conference 2017. Kweli Tv is an interactive, streaming TV network dedicated to the stories and the issues and the culture of the global black community. They show indie films, web
This is no ordinary story. It is one with a rather hard beginning, tough choices, hard work, and determination, which culminates into a success story. He was only 12 when he lost his mother and had to quickly learn how to live without her constant love and care. While this
In 2015, the Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the South African cabinet, Mr Obed Bapela said of his countrymen, “South Africans do not want to get their hands dirty and rely on the government to provide them with free housing and free schooling.” He basically called
The Africa Rising story has been the positive catch-line the continent needed but lately, the numbers have not tallied with the positivity it represents. Is it still accurate to claim that the whole continent is rising when growth has clearly slowed down due to the commodity price slump? Does it
The Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 have touched all corners of the Middle East and have affected all countries in different ways, resulting in anything from small scale protests against the government to full blown revolutions to overthrow dictators. Most protestors' calls were for an end to the dictatorships
