World Economic Forum on Africa 2013: Delivering on Africa’s promise
This year’s World Economic Forum on Africa will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8 to 10 May. “Delivering on Africa’s Promise” is this year’s Forum title, and will gather regional and global business, government and civil society leaders to further Africa’s integration agenda and renew commitment to sustainable growth and development. Day in, day out; we keep hearing of Africa's growth an...
Innovation Prize for Africa Announces 2013 Finalists
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, April 25, 2013/ -- Ten African innovators have developed practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable problems. Chosen from more than 900 applications from 45 countries, the finalists for the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2013 provide practical examples of Africa’s investment potential. Experts from across Africa develop market-oriented solutions to address ...
7 African Countries Joins Fastest Growing Countries League
According to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report (.pdf), 7 countries from the African continent: Sierra Leone, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda grew at 7 percent or higher, putting them in a league with the fastest growing countries in the world. The 28-page report highlights on new data on sub-Saharan African countries growth, sound economic policies and prog...
Solar-powered Kiosk by Coca-cola in Africa
In FastCompany, Neal Ungerleider writes about Coca-Cola's adoption of green technology in consolidating their African market share by the introduction of a Solar-powered kiosk. According to Guarav Machanda: “Most of our customers in Kenya are families without electricity at home, and it is great to see the system lead to such significant benefits for small business owners as well. It is exciting t...
Dalberg Report 2013: Impact of The Internet In Africa.
Establishing conditions for success and catalyzing inclusive growth in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal and Nigeria Over the last few years Internet penetration has continued to grow in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the access gap remains significant in most countries, policy makers and the public now know that it’s not just a question of getting more Africans online, but also about the economic benefits that the Internet ...
In memoriam across the globe: Chinua Achebe | african perspectives says:
[...] Mac-Jordan Degadjor (Ghana) – Chinua Achebe: The Sad Passing of Africa’s Most Influential Author [...]Glynn Swindon says:
Great job, Mac-Jordan. I like how you're able to use digital media in your articles. I look forward to the partnership between BloggingGhana & Internews. I think it will be a great one. Thumbs up & enjoy your stay in the US.macjay10 says:
To be honest, I don’t value Valentine’s Day. I see the day just as a normal day, hence no significance to me. Maybe it’s a day to value, but love should exist every day. It is important that we value the people we love on a daily basis, especially in our society, where there is so much abuse and hurt.Oh Canana says:
I look forward to any day that allows me to show my loved ones how special they are and how much I appreciate them. Days like Valentine's day allow me to tell them that despite all the challenges of life and our hectic schedules, I dedicate this "Thursday" to them. I have nothing to loose by bringing a little joy to the face of a loved one that I may not have had time to appreciate recently.Africa's Mobile Technological Revolution In Numbers says:
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