Africa Month News

Source: UG Standard Metropolitan Republic Uganda at the 2023 Silverback Awards. Pictured centre is Josephine Muvumba, MD

#AfricaMonth: Josephine Muvumba, MD, Metropolitan Republic Uganda - Bringing Africa closerDanette Breitenbach

#AfricaMonth: Jane Nshuti, transforming African foodways with plant-based cuisine

#AfricaMonth: Jane Nshuti, transforming African foodways with plant-based cuisine

By Robin Fredericks 31 May 2024

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

By Imran Salie 30 May 2024

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Africa’s creative sector at a crossroads

Africa’s creative sector at a crossroads

Brenda Fashugba 24 May 2024

Dumisani Moyo is the marketing director at SAP. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP, envisions innovation in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 10 May 2024

Joy Richu is on the Cannes Lions See It Be It cohort. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Kenyan illustrator, Joy Richu shines spotlight on African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 6 May 2024

Mondelez International and Top Employers’ Institute discussion panel (L-R): Bunny Majaja, Sandra Botha, Njabulo Mashingo, Cebile Xulu and Keshnie Martin

#AfricaMonth: Has Africa got talent?

Shan Radcliffe 31 May 2023

Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, Bowmans' new senior consultant in its Kenyan Competition Practice

#AfricaMonth: Bowmans' new heavy hitter, Francis Wang'ombe Kariuki, on the future of African competition law

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2023

SustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

SustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

Astrid Ricketts, Kantar 25 May 2023

Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)

#AfricaMonth: Creative Africa - Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic & reputation powerhouse

Regine le Roux 24 May 2023

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#AfricaMonth: 11 reasons to celebrate Africa's bright future

Baker McKenzie Africa Team 24 May 2023

Africa Day 2023: Our Africa, our future

Africa Day 2023: Our Africa, our future

Stellenbosch University Language Centre 23 May 2023

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Pitcher Awards 2023: Nigeria brings it home for Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 22 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Yellow Card's chief executive officer, Chris Maurice

#AfricaMonth: How Yellow Card hit 1 million users in pursuit of inclusive finance

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Sindy Peters 16 May 2023

Source: Twitter/@BlockchainZA

#AfricaMonth: Why Web3 needs Africa and what you can do about it?

Katja Hamilton 15 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

11 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

Sindy Peters 8 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Evan-Lee Courie 2 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2022

Source: Supplied. Mathius Ruch, co-founder and chief executive officer of CV VC; Wesley Patrick, author of the inaugural African Blockchain Report and Gideon Greaves, managing director of CV VC Africa at Davos.

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

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A call to plug SA's e-cigarette regulation gap

30 May 2022

Seun Timi-Koleolu, Pavestones co-founder and African Legal Awards Partner of the Year 2021

#AfricaMonth: Seun Timi-Koleolu on finding success while challenging the status quo

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2022

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Kerry Group expands operations in East Africa

27 May 2022

Source: © Slaying Goliath There are many creators telling African stories for African such as South African illustrator and artist, Slaying Goliath

#AfricaMonth: Staying true to Africa's creative voice in the digital era

Georginah Machiridza 26 May 2022

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#AfricaMonth: Jane Nshuti, transforming African foodways with plant-based cuisine

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Jane Nshuti, transforming African foodways with plant-based cuisine

Robin Fredericks 31 May 2024

Source: UG Standard Metropolitan Republic Uganda at the 2023 Silverback Awards. Pictured centre is Josephine Muvumba, MD

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Josephine Muvumba, MD, Metropolitan Republic Uganda - Bringing Africa closer

Danette Breitenbach 31 May 2024

#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

Entrepreneurship#AfricaMonth: Jo Griffiths on GIIG’s mission to boost African tech startups

Imran Salie 30 May 2024

Africa’s creative sector at a crossroads

Marketing & MediaAfrica’s creative sector at a crossroads

Brenda Fashugba 24 May 2024

Dumisani Moyo is the marketing director at SAP. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP, envisions innovation in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 10 May 2024

Joy Richu is on the Cannes Lions See It Be It cohort. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Kenyan illustrator, Joy Richu shines spotlight on African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 6 May 2024

Mondelez International and Top Employers’ Institute discussion panel (L-R): Bunny Majaja, Sandra Botha, Njabulo Mashingo, Cebile Xulu and Keshnie Martin

HR & Management#AfricaMonth: Has Africa got talent?

Shan Radcliffe 31 May 2023

Francis Wang’ombe Kariuki, MBS, Bowmans' new senior consultant in its Kenyan Competition Practice

Legal#AfricaMonth: Bowmans' new heavy hitter, Francis Wang'ombe Kariuki, on the future of African competition law

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2023

SustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

Marketing & MediaSustainAFRICAbility: 5 action points from brands this Africa Day

Astrid Ricketts, Kantar 25 May 2023

Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Creative Africa - Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic & reputation powerhouse

Regine le Roux 24 May 2023

Image source: Marcela Ruth Romero –

Legal#AfricaMonth: 11 reasons to celebrate Africa's bright future

Baker McKenzie Africa Team 24 May 2023

Africa Day 2023: Our Africa, our future

Marketing & MediaAfrica Day 2023: Our Africa, our future

Stellenbosch University Language Centre 23 May 2023

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Marketing & MediaPitcher Awards 2023: Nigeria brings it home for Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 22 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Yellow Card's chief executive officer, Chris Maurice

Finance#AfricaMonth: How Yellow Card hit 1 million users in pursuit of inclusive finance

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

Energy & Mining#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Energy & Mining#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Sindy Peters 16 May 2023

Source: Twitter/@BlockchainZA

Finance#AfricaMonth: Why Web3 needs Africa and what you can do about it?

Katja Hamilton 15 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

ICT#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

LifestyleThe rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

11 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

Property#AfricaMonth: Challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's emerging proptech market

Sindy Peters 8 May 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Lifestyle#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Evan-Lee Courie 2 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Retail#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2022

CV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

FinanceCV VC launches seed fund for African blockchain startups

30 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Retail#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

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HealthcareA call to plug SA's e-cigarette regulation gap

30 May 2022

Seun Timi-Koleolu, Pavestones co-founder and African Legal Awards Partner of the Year 2021

Legal#AfricaMonth: Seun Timi-Koleolu on finding success while challenging the status quo

Shan Radcliffe 30 May 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailKerry Group expands operations in East Africa

27 May 2022

Source: © Slaying Goliath There are many creators telling African stories for African such as South African illustrator and artist, Slaying Goliath

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Staying true to Africa's creative voice in the digital era

Georginah Machiridza 26 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: A look at music publishing in SA with Eddie Hatitye of Music In Africa Foundation

Evan-Lee Courie 24 May 2022

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HealthcareDigital Afrique Telecom's new partnership delivers mobile medical solutions to Africa

24 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Ageism in African advertising

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Ageism in African advertising

Josephine Sebesho 23 May 2022

Source: ©Reporters without borders Journalism is under digital siege and physical threat. In May 14 journalists were arbitrarily detained by the authorities of Somaliland

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: African media renaissance needed

Danette Breitenbach 18 May 2022

Audio's online revolution in Africa

Marketing & MediaAudio's online revolution in Africa

Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy 18 May 2022

SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac with AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris. Source: Supplied

RetailAB InBev, SAB committed to Africa's economic recovery - CEO Michel Doukeris

16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Building the next generation of African media brands

Evan-Lee Courie 16 May 2022

Report released on podcasting in Africa

Marketing & MediaReport released on podcasting in Africa

16 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Is it time for Africa to free itself from international donor aid?

ESG & Sustainability#AfricaMonth: Is it time for Africa to free itself from international donor aid?

Sindy Peters 13 May 2022

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LegalRapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

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