YOUTH & EDUCATION
Student experiences, curriculum gaps, digital economy opportunities, and labor market alignment.
Lally Madia: A Story of Beauty, TikTok, and the Dance Floor of South Africa
Meet Lally Madia, a beautiful young South African influencer that has taken the social media world by storm with her incredible dance moves. She is an inspiring story. With her passion for dance, Lally has grown her TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram following by...
The Economics of Lithium Rich Countries in Africa
The Economics of Lithium rich countries in Africa was seen in Zimbabwe’s recent ban on raw Lithium to protect its US$200 billion worth of raw lithium, as it seeks to lock the value chain into the local economy. The southern African country holds some of the world's...
Botswana and the future of the African Oil and Gas Industry
The African oil and gas industry is undergoing a transformation as the world shifts towards sustainability and away from fossil fuels. The continent’s oil and gas producing nations are facing mounting pressures as their economies are heavily dependent on oil and gas...
Upskilling is the fastest way to reduce Unemployment in East Africa
In today's rapidly changing job market, it is becoming increasingly clear that upskilling is a key factor in staying employed. Unfortunately, many job seekers in East Africa and other African markets are refusing to learn new skills, resulting in high unemployment...
Artificial Intelligence is not for the Artificially Intelligent
While artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many industries, it is not a replacement for human intelligence and strategic thinking.
Where does Zambia stand with US and China
In recent months, there has been a marked increase in high-level interest and visits to Zambia by international organizations and government officials. This includes visits by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and US Treasury...
Reducing Trade Costs and Improving Competitiveness with the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a landmark agreement that has the potential to significantly impact the growth and development of small businesses in Africa. One of the most significant benefits of the AfCFTA for small businesses is the reduction...
The Rise of Neobanking in Africa
The new generation of bank start-ups in Africa is just as those in any part of the world; all thanks to digital and the internet of things, called Neobanking. Neobanking is a type of banking service that is offered exclusively through a digital platform, such as a...
Opportunities of the AfCFTA for African Business Owners
As a business owner in Africa, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents both challenges and opportunities for the growth and development of your business. One of the key opportunities presented by the AfCFTA is increased market access. The agreement...
The Trans-African Highway and your Business in Africa
Economic development in Africa is steadily happening, and key to this is the infrastructural development of the Trans-African Highway network - roads that connect countries in Africa. The Trans-African Highway network is a network of roads that spans the continent of...
ASIAPHOBIA: Reasons Why Africans are Poor in a Global Economy built by Asia
Post-Colonial Africans are poor in most part because of fear of all things Asian as is instilled in them by anti-Asian content in media intended to keep them ignorant to the source of economic growth. Asia built today’s global economy, and the benefit of partnering...
A Soft Life begins with a Body Massage
A beauty treatment is the beginning of understanding and living a Soft Life. The journey of a Soft Life starts when try out a beauty treatment, especially at OG Beauty Spa in Brooklyn, Pretoria. Only then will you know what a soft life is. It is Soft. Please treat...