Africa.com is proud to present coverage of the 15th Annual CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Awards, one of the continent’s biggest and most coveted journalism awards. Each year, CNN and MultiChoice Africa celebrate the hard work, talent, sacrifice and the dedication that the best among African journalists commit to their work.
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Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang used his keynote speech at the Fortune/Time/CNN Global Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, to announce a new era in his country’s history. President Obiang announced a new five-point comprehensive reform and transparency program which he hopes will help his country in “turning the page” in its history.
Graca Machel, former first lady of South Africa, wife of Nelson Mandela, discussed her newest initiative, New Faces New Voices. This project aims to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the finance sector in Africa.
I confess. I am not a soccer fan. My enjoyment of the sport is primarily limited to watching my buddy’s daughter dominate the midfield in her youth soccer league games. Yes, this month South Africa is the epicenter of “football” mania and millions are crowded around television sets to view the World Cup.
Goal! Three Africa.com users have won tickets to the 2010 World Cup games by signing up for our online contest!
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is proud of the Obama Administration’s level of engagement with the African continent. In response to a question about U.S. trade barriers to Africa products, however, the Secretary of State delivered a strong critique of trade polices between African states.
Can you feel the excitement?!
This weekend, Africa.com’s New York office kicked off the World Cup at a local pub with the Nigeria v. Argentina game, a head-to-head match-up between two of the worlds’ best clubs.
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The Evolution of the Missing Middle Landscape: Broadening the Finance Options for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Emerging Markets
By J. Skyler Fernandes and Lena Sene
Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets like those in Africa has historically been branded as a social mission, largely served by social capital such as grants from foundations. However, investors have begun to take notice of a new trend.
I recently came across a wonderful quote by British author Bill Bryson that summed up the difference between travel and a GOOD travel experience: “I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.”
My Immersion Journeys staff and I have shared this quote to all our travelers, hoping that their interpretation of travel aligns with what we strive for. Beyond fond memories, travel should ensure a unique experience and foster global citizenship, but above all, travel should enable everyone to be an “explorer” and not merely a tourist.
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