Putting Africa into perspective There is a well-known story about two shoe salesmen from rival companies in a Western country who were sent to Africa to find new markets for their products. We can assume that they went to the
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which came into effect on 1 January 2021, is an ambitious plan to achieve economic development through regional trade integration. The agreement covers a single market with 1.3 billion consumers and a
ARTS & CULTURE Here’s why we need more African archaeologists Our cultural values glue us to one another and help us create security and a community. Cemeteries and sacred places form part of our identity. History keeps us in touch
ARTS & CULTURE Sindika Dokolo, African art collector, dies in diving accident in Dubai Sindika Dokolo was best known as the husband of Angolan businesswoman, Isabel dos Santos. He was a prolific collector of African Art and joined the fight
ARTS & CULTURE Congolese artist Cheri Samba exhibition in Paris Chéri Samba is the undisputed king of popular painting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The master painter is exhibiting in the Kings of Kin exhibition at the Magnin-A contemporary art
Companies in Africa do not spend enough time and money promoting brands, advertising and engaging consumers to build loyalty. This is evidenced by the fact that only 0.47% of the global advertising spend goes to Sub-Saharan Africa. International companies operating
ARTS & CULTURE Showcasing the best of African style, beauty, design and culture Join the inaugural FestivalAFRICANA this weekend (17-18 October). The virtual event will showcase the best of Ghana including the fashion film There is No Place Like Home;
Africa is one of the fastest growing markets for gaming and betting in the world. The pandemic saw a surge in online gaming driven by millennials and females who find it easier to participate online. Sports Betting Community (SBC) hosted
ARTS & CULTURE France votes to return colonial artefacts to Benin and Senegal In a major win for Africa’s fight for restitution, the National Assembly in France has unanimously agreed to return artefacts to Benin and Senegal. The decision
Singapore has a reputation as a foodies paradise, offering an abundance of cuisine from all over the world at countless restaurants dotted across the island. However, there was a gap in the market for authentic African food which was only
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