Ventures Africa - African Business, Financial & Economic News
WEBInnovation. Co-CEO of Pundi X, Peko Wan, discusses the impact of the AU’s new continental strategy. The African Union’s Executive Council has recently approved the “Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy,” a groundbreaking initiative aimed at accelerating AI adoption across the continent. African Business, Financial & …
Interswitch: More than just a payment platform - Ventures Africa
WEBMar 21, 2022 — Though predominantly payment-focused, the conglomerate wants to be perceived as more than just a payment platform. To foreground this new status, Interswitch organized a media parley on March 17, 2022, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Interswitch team took the media through an …
Tokyo Sexwale: Political Activist, Astute Entrepreneur
WEBOct 6, 2012 — Estimated to have a net worth of 1.9 billion rand ($219 million) Sexwale has certainly attained the status of a controversial and acknowledged diverse entrepreneur, and has acted as a key role model in the South African black empowerment process. In 2009, however, Sexwale decided to turn away from the private-sector, giving up his directorships ...
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, a stalwart of the …
WEBMay 23, 2022 — After two years in limbo, the African events industry is making a comeback in June 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa, with the latest edition of Africa’s most respected power and energy event: African Utility Week and …
Vunani's $17m Acquisition of Fairheads Secures it an Attractive …
WEBMar 12, 2015 — Mandlalux, a subsidiary of JSE-listed asset manager, Vunani, on Thursday said it had acquired 100 percent of the shares of Fairheads International Holdings (SA) for R210 million ($17.2 million). Vunani believes the purchase of Fairheads is an opportunity for Vunani to get exposure to a new market. The acquisition also permits Vunani to increase ...
The best small business opportunities to utilize in South Africa 2021
WEBFeb 26, 2021 — By launching a business in this space (based on your knowledge and expertise, of course), you can provide accurate and actionable advice to business owners, helping them to comply with relevant tax legislation while identifying legal opportunities for them to reduce their financial burden. Ventures Africa. February 26, 2021.
Watergen: Uncovering a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s water crisis
WEBJun 20, 2023 — Watergen’s water generation products, which Macif is bringing into the Nigerian market, range from an indoor machine with an output capacity of about 30 litres of water per day to an outdoor device that can generate up to 6,000 litres per day. The Watergen GEN-L, GEM-M PRO, Gen M1 and GENNY machines produce 6000 litres, 900 litres, 220 litres ...
The 5 Largest Economies In Africa - Ventures Africa
WEBAug 13, 2012 — VENTURES AFRICA examines the 5 largest economies in Africa; No African nation has yet joined the ranks of the developed nations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), but there are some sizeable economies on the continent, and economies that are gradually increasing in size.
Africa’s literary scene: New trends in publishing
WEBJul 5, 2015 — First, Africa lacks a strong tradition or infrastructure for publishing. Second, the $14 it costs to buy a Penguin Classic is what many Africans earn in a week. Finally, within the continent, African literature has to compete in a media space monopolized by Nollywood and the thriving pop music industry. According to a recent UNESCO study, there ...
South Africa: Your Guide to the 2023 State of the Nation Address
WEBFeb 8, 2023 — The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is called in terms of Section 42 (5) of the Constitution by the President of the Republic. It is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that bring together the three arms of the State under one roof. SONA provides the President with an opportunity to speak to the ...