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Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce partners with TradeMark Africa to catalyze economic growth for women traders
This support will focus on product certification, raising awareness of trading opportunities and regulations, and promoting the adoption of digital technologies for trading, which are essential for catalyzing their economic growth.
FCC and TradeMark Africa ink £600,000 deal to modernize market regulation in Tanzania
This initiative promises to transform the trading landscape in Tanzania, making it more competitive, transparent, and inclusive.
Kenya’s Vivo Fashion Group launches its first American-based store in Atlanta
Vivo’s goal is to support, inspire and drive positive change within the African fashion ecosystem, and to share African talent, creativity, and products across the continent, as well with the rest of the world.
[Tanzania] TradeMark Africa and Foundation for Civil Society launch a TZS 2.3 billion project to promote inclusive trade in Tanzania
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Ireland, and Norway, the TZS 2.3billion ($ 900,000), the project seeks to integrate the strengths of private sectors and civil society organisations to promote green economic growth.
L'Oréal is the world’s most valuable cosmetics brand, report
The iconic French brand continues to outshine its competitors, boasting a brand value approximately 80% higher than its closest rival.
Surf Air enters deal to supply electric powertrains to Tanzanian Cessna caravan operator Auric Air
Surf Air now has approximately 13% of the Cessna Caravan market in Africa under agreement to upgrade to its electrified powertrains, once certified.
Nakonde Border Post upgrade boosts trade between Zambia and Tanzania
Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve the flow of goods and people along the Dar es Salaam Corridor, promising to streamline operations and reduce cargo clearance times by more than 100% on both sides of the border.
[Column] Farai Bayai Ncube: Bridging gender gaps in Africa’s creative sectors
The Creative DNA programme, initially successful in Kenya with three completed cohorts, has expanded to Ethiopia, Senegal, and Uganda, and plans to launch in more sub-Saharan African countries.
Lifezone Metals announces development plan for the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania
The Company continues to collaborate closely with its project partner on this two-phased development plan, as well as numerous other Definitive Feasibility Study work streams.
[Interview] Yvonne Nelson, Actress and Entrepreneur, Ghana
Yvonne Nelson is a renowned Ghanaian actress and producer who has led a life filled with significant moments that illuminate her remarkable characteristics as a human being. Africa Business Communities interviews with her.
[ChatGPT Biography] Tara Fela-Durotoye, Founder of House of Tara
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[ChatGPT Biography] Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Founder soleRebels
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
Ethiopian leather goods company Ker Ezhi launches in the US
Ker Ezhi, an ethical, luxury Ethiopian leather goods company, is now available in the US market.
IFC partners with DTRT Apparel to expand garment production in Ghana
Backing Ghana's ambition to become a regional textile and apparel manufacturing hub, IFC announced a partnership with DTRT Apparel Group that will support the expansion of the company's garment production capacity.
The African Business Roundtable welcomes new members to its organization
Individuals and businesses join the African Business Roundtable for numerous reasons, and the organization’s objectives have been carefully designed to serve them.
AfDB’s Fashionomics Africa launch new sustainable fashion competition with $6,000 in cash prizes
The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative’s second online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and other support for winning African designers of sustainable and circular fashion.
Kenyan artists tap digital platforms to grow sales
Kenyan artists are creating infrastructure to support digital art sales, as sales across Africa move online.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Roberta Annan launches €100m Impact Fund to invest in Africa’s creative industries
Ghanaian businesswoman and entrepreneur Roberta Annan launched a €100 million fund to channel investment into small and medium African creative and fashion enterprises in Africa.
[Kenya] Fashion initiative addresses unemployment, skills gap with training
Carole Kinoti, the Founder of the initiative says it accelerates learning while placing unemployed youth in jobs across the country by equipping them with sewing machine operator’s skills and further support lifelong personal and professional success.
[Kenya] AAFA formalizes relationship with KAM to promote economic growth in the apparel and footwear industry
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), to collaborate on policy areas that are of mutual to its membership through joint advocacy.
Carole Kinoti’s 2021 Fashion On The Road cultural golf tournament set for August 27
The event is set to bring together stakeholders in the fashion industry, buyers, the business community, and golf enthusiasts to have a candid conversation around the growth of the creative economy.
Summersalt launches international shipping to over 180 countries
Apparel brand Summersalt announced plans to introduce international shipping to over 180 countries in over 120 different currencies.
Afreximbank, Portugal enter partnership to promote Africa’s textile and manufacturing industry
African Export-Import Bank and Portugal’s National Association of Young Entrepreneurs have announced a 3-year partnership to support and promote Africa’s Fashion Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Industry in Portugal and across Europe.
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COLUMNS.
[Column] Louis Avenant: Trends for African telcos in 2024
Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings ...read full column here
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[Column] Virodh Sunderlall: What to expect from South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2024
As widely reported last year, South Africa received the most cybersecurity threats on the continent by far ...read full column here
[Column] Stephen Bottger: The power of data analytics to revolutionise public safety
The use of applications, technology and data analytics can play a significant role in public safety globally ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Chester Wisniewski, Director of Global Field CTO, Sophos
Chester Wisniewski, the Director of Global Field CTO at Sophos, emphasizes several key trends and predictions for the cybersecurity realm in the coming year … read full interview here
[Interview]: Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead
Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead, touched on the challenges faced, the importance of sustainability, the role of local culture, and the lessons that shaped Koa’s future vision … read full interview here
[Interview] Oluwole Eweje, CEO-WATT Renewables Corporation
We provide sustainability for communities, especially communities that have very few businesses … read full interview here