As Nelson Mandela prepares to spend his second week in hospital, his wife Graça Machel has thanked all those around the globe who have sent messages of support for the former president. Mandela was hospitalised on June 8 for a recurring lung infection, a condition blamed on years of exposure [...]
It has been nearly 40 years since thousands of students gathered on the streets of Soweto in South Africa to protest against Afrikaans being the language of instruction used in schools. The June 16 event, known as the “Soweto Uprising,” is now commemorated annually as National Youth Day. As the [...]
Today, an astounding 50% of the world’s population can no longer see the stars because of pollution. But in many remote areas of Africa, you will be amazed by the thousands of points of light that fill the sky without interference from city lights or smog. As stars have influenced [...]
To mark the formation of the African Union (AU), previously known as the Organisation of African Unity (PAU), May 25th is celebrated as Africa Day. It is extra special this year, with the body marking its golden jubilee. The official celebration will take place at the AU’s headquarters in Ethiopia’s [...]
A pop-up restaurant on Mount Kilimanjaro? A burgeoning South Africa Food and Wine Festival? Three new Guinea-Conakry restaurants in New York City? Ethiopian Peaberry Coffee flogged at Trader Joe’s? These and many other events are indicators of the intense and growing interest in Africa’s culinary arts. Put on your bib [...]
One of the themes discussed at this year’s WEF Africa conference is the need for infrastructure development. It is seen as the driver of economic growth, yet Africa has a long way to go in the sector. ABN’s Chris Bishop sat down with Trevor Manuel, South Africa’s Minister of the [...]
South Africa is leading the continent when it comes to economic competitiveness. That’s the finding of the 2013 Global Competitiveness Index released annually by the World Economic Forum. It ranks South Africa as 52 out of 144 countries. ABN’s Godfrey Mutizwa speaks with Christine Ramon, Chief Financial Officer at Sasol [...]
From groundbreaking mobile initiatives to inspiring transportation design, Africa is fast becoming a global leader in social innovation. This was further reiterated with the announcement of this year’s winners of the African Social Entrepreneurs of the Year awards at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa currently being held in [...]
Companies are suffering from a lack of talent. When Bain & Company surveyed nearly 1,000 companies around the globe, we found that less than one-third of them were happy with their ability to acquire the right talent, deploy them in roles where they could have the highest impact, and implement [...]
Cape Town is South Africa’s legislative capital, and arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has the ocean, the mountains and the vineyards – all contributing to the laid-back lifestyle those living in the city enjoy. There’s a saying there that people go to Cape Town [...]
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