EAC, the leading school of architecture in Casablanca, Morocco, joins Honoris United Universities Published by Press Office on 1 November 2018 The school represents the pan-African network’s first specialised architecture institution.
How to hack finance to create widespread social change Published by Aunnie Patton Power on 23 October 2018 As the need for social and environmental change become broad public concerns, investors and corporate boardrooms are re-thinking their roles.
Bertha Centre celebrates launch of SA’s first social impact bond Published by Press Office on 22 October 2018 Social impact bonds are ideally suited to emerging markets and have the potential to reduce costs and improve service delivery say experts from the UCT Graduate School of Business’ Bertha Centre.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) announces major trade initiatives at 2018 Rebranding Africa Forum Published by Press Office on 10 October 2018 The first announcement was for a US$1.5bn framework agreement between the Government of Burkina Faso and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).
Yusuf Karodia: Securing a brighter future for South African students Published by Yusuf Karodia on 10 October 2018 ‘Traditional barriers to education within the African context are fast disappearing as technology becomes more accessible and affordable.’
Ampersand begins e-mobility trial in Rwanda Published by Press Office on 8 October 2018 Electric motorcycle taxis are cheaper and more powerful than petrol counterparts, and show a 75% net reduction in harmful emissions.
How to future proof a career in finance Published by Press Office on 3 October 2018 Managing up – the subtle art of anticipating a boss’s needs and coming up with solutions ahead of the crunch – will be more important than ever in the loose-limbed gig economy.
ITFC to mark 10 years of sub-Saharan Africa investment at upcoming Rebranding Africa Forum Published by Press Office on 27 September 2018 Since 2008, ITFC has provided around US$4bn of financing to support trade development in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
The race for relevance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is on Published by Press Office on 18 September 2018 Technology innovation has the power create new value and African business needs to get on board or risk irrelevance.
AIF’s top 10 nominees announced for the prestigious $185,000 Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 13 September 2018 The top 10 nominees reflect Pan African flavour of IPA with representation from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, including Madagascar.
In 2019 the Africa CEO Forum will be held in Kigali Published by Press Office on 12 September 2018 With Africa swinging into action to strengthen regional integration, the choice of Rwanda matches the AFC’s desire to facilitate meetings and encourage business flow between CEOs.
Four reasons why you need to be at China Homelife and China Machinex this year Published by Press Office on 30 August 2018 These co-located Chinese sourcing fairs are so much more than your average exhibition, and will be providing visitors with opportunities to grow their businesses both locally and across the region.
SA case study takes story of township entrepreneurial success to the world Published by Press Office on 29 August 2018 A UCT GSB teaching case study on how an entrepreneurial township business is uplifting communities around South Africa has been shortlisted in the 2018 CEEMAN Case Writing Competition.
Forum aims to put Senegal on Africa’s local content map Published by Press Office on 23 August 2018 The forum will be presided by Prime Minister Mahammed Dionne and will gather the key stakeholders of Senegal’s hydrocarbons value chain.
