Empowering Finance Professionals is Fundamental in Attaining Sustainable Development in Africa
By Alta Prinsloo Published December 7, 2023 The finance and accounting profession has undergone significant transformation over the years, coming from a primarily transactional and compliance-focused role to a strategic and analytical function that drives business growth, fosters compliance, embraces technology, and integrates sustainability principles in accounting and finance functions. This evolution has not only…
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Enter Global Environmental Conservation Contest and Win £1 Million Prize
By Abdi Ali Published November 10, 2023 Earthshot Prize invites innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and climate change activists to submit their entries to the 2024 edition of the competition. The Earthshot Prize, a global environmental prize to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet, is awarded annually to five winners,…
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East Africa Enhances Trade with African Development Bank’s Support
By African Development Bank Published October 27, 2023 East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a capacity development project to enhance trade in East Africa. The US$1.56M EAC Trade Portal Enhancement Project will support digitized trade solutions to reduce trade barriers and…
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All-Women Scientists Voyage to set Sail for Antarctica
By Emily Dyssell Published October 23, 2023 An expedition of 188 women from all over the world, is setting sail to Antarctica in November, on a collaborative mission to promote the long-term sustainability of the planet. With representatives from South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe, the 19-day voyage provides participants, all with backgrounds in science, technology,…
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School Launches New Business Diploma with Greater Socio-Economic Impact
By Irene Gaitirira Published October 13, 2023 Rhodes Business School has launched a new Postgraduate Diploma in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation to address a critical skill shortage in Africa. A decade ago, says Professor Owen Skae, Director of the Johannesburg (South Africa)-based school, Rhodes Business School offered a PhD, an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma…
Read MoreSouth Sudan Markets Its Critical Minerals
By Abdi Alir Published September 28, 2023 South Sudan, that is estimated to hold at least eight million tonnes of copper alongside gold, diamonds, cobalt, nickel, lithium and rare earth elements, is out to position itself as Africa’s premier supplier of critical minerals. Martin Abucha, South Sudan’s Minister for Mining, is set to speak about…
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