South Africa is currently the only country in Africa to implement a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

INTRO:  As COP29 comes to an end in Azerbaijan, South Africa is currently the only country in Africa to implement a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, despite the country still being very coal reliant. 77 per cent of the country's electricity comes from coal, but transitioning to a diverse en…

Corporate corruption and fraud are on the increase

Corporate corruption and fraud are on the increase as the world heads into the festive season. Organisations have been warned to build strong anti-corruption programmes to ensure they are not victims while also contributing to long-term sustainability and ethical business practices. The warning c…

The 10th edition of the Blockchain Africa Conference to delve into transformative concepts, market disruptors, top industry trends, and emerging technologies

The 10th edition of the Blockchain Africa Conference has kicked off in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Since its inaugural edition in 2015, the Conference has attracted over 9,500 attendees from 160 countries. The conference will delve into transformative concepts, market disruptors, top in…

The inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference to foster essential trade opportunities and innovative partnerships

The inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference has kicked off at the Modderfontein golf club in Johannesburg, South Africa's Gauteng Region. The two-day exhibition showcases workshops and insightful discussions aimed at addressing trading barriers and challenges while fostering collaboration…

Zimbabwe and Zambia are experiencing extreme power cuts of up to 21 hours per day

Zimbabwe and Zambia are experiencing extreme power cuts of up to 21 hours per day according to media reports. The two countries are overly reliant on hydropower as the main source of power and the Kariba Dam which provides the water is running dry. Water levels are said to be too low to generate …

The Graca Machel Trust gives female entrepreneurs access to funding to the tune of eleven million dollars

 INTRO: One of the barriers to starting businesses or the growth of most businesses is access to capital. The Graca Machel Trust which is hosting the Women Creating Wealth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa says they have assisted women access funding to the tune of eleven million dollars in the …

The inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference seeks to address trade barriers and challenges while fostering collaboration among embassies and local businesses

 It's all systems go for the inaugural Embassies Business Fair and Conference, taking place on the 20th and 21st of November 2024 at the Modderfontein Golf Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. This two-day exhibition will showcase workshops and insightful discussions aimed at addressing trading barr…

Africa's biggest Art Gallery- the Johannesburg Art Gallery loses millions of dollars due to the theft of artworks and dilapidated building 

 The Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) situated in South Africa's Gauteng Province has been plagued by theft of artworks displayed. The Art Gallery which is the largest in Africa has an extensive collection of traditional and contemporary South African and international art from the 16th century to th…

Next Generation Water-Efficient Sanitation Technologies Investment Summit  seeks to showcase innovative sanitation solutions 

The Water Research Commission (WRC) of South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation, is hosting the Next Generation Water-Efficient Sanitation Technologies Investment Summit in Johannesburg. The summit seeks to showcase innovative sanitation solutions that could transfor…

 Ethiopian Airlines suspends sale of tickets in Malawa due to  foreign exchange shortages 

Ethiopian Airlines announced the immediate suspension of ticket issuance in Malawi, effective November 7, 2024. This suspension which has been attributed to Malawi's acute foreign exchange shortage, will impact travel plans for passengers intending to fly with the airline. Malawi's tourist industry…