Month: July 2024

 By J.S. Held Africa Advisory At the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes region, Uganda boasts a rich landscape of plateaus, mountains, and abundant water resources. The nation is a tapestry of natural beauty, serving as home to three of the continent’s largest water bodies – Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, and Lake Edward. Along with smaller lakes and Uganda’s own section of the White Nile, they cover one fifth of the country’s […]

 After receiving ~20,000 applications from all 54 African countries, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition has revealed the Top 50 Finalists for its 2024 edition. The competition is a philanthropic program supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy to honor and elevate African entrepreneurs. This year’s competition reflects an increasingly diverse applicant pool cementing the competition’s reputation as Africa’s largest and most inclusive competition. Since its […]

 Mozambique's government approved the creation of a state-owned mining company to exploit the country's critical minerals, including graphite, of which it is the world's third-largest producer. Despite its significant reserves, Mozambique currently only utilizes one third of its graphite resources and mining capacity. The new company ­– Mozambique Mining Exploration Company (http://apo-opa.co/46r7vqy) – aims to increase production and development across the country's critical mineral sector. To promote Mozambique’s critical mineral […]

 3 current and former BAL Players (https://BAL.NBA.com/) are featured on South Sudan team roster for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Nuni Omot, Khaman Maluach, and Majok Deng have not only showcased their talent in the BAL but are also representing South Sudan with pride and determination at the Olympic Games. Nuni Omot: Former BAL Champion and MVP 2023 Nuni Omot has been a standout player, leading his team to victory […]