insert_link Africa UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to Showcase Top Zimbabwean Enterprises to UK Market On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between Zimbabwe and its diaspora community. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and Vaka Ekhaya, this event aims to foster substantial investment opportunities and wealth creation, responding to the Zimbabwean government’s call for diaspora involvement in the nation’s economic development. The Expo […] todayAugust 23, 2024 11
insert_link Africa How Zambia’s modern literary movements are nurturing talent By Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency Zambia has a rich literary history, cultivated in the past by groups like the New Writers Group and the Mphala Creative Society. These organisations have nurtured world-renowned authors such as Binwell Sinyangwe and Ellen Banda-Aaku, among others. However, a new wave of modern literary groups is emerging, promising to develop and elevate talent while continuing Zambia's rich literary […] todayJuly 4, 2024 8
insert_link Local Alexforbes Partners with Padel to Launch Corporate League Alexforbes has partnered with Namibia Padel to establish the Alexforbes Padel Corporate League. This initiative is set to enhance fitness, foster team spirit and provide valuable networking opportunities among corporate teams. The league will culminate in a full-day final event on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Sponsorship and participation details Alexforbes has committed N$ 70,000 to sponsor the league. Entries for the league close on 26 July […] todayJuly 1, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock By Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa and Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy Good research matters. It can have broad, positive consequences. On paper South […] todayApril 26, 2024 14
insert_link Local Collaboration between PR practitioners and journalists vital contribution to Media landscape In the vibrant ecosystem of media and communications, the synergy between journalism and public relations (PR) professionals is not just beneficial but essential for the heartbeat of our daily news. This partnership, often unseen but always impactful, serves as the backbone of informed storytelling and journalistic excellence. Contrary to the dated view of PR as a shadowy counterpart to journalism as mere spin doctors, current insights reveal a […] todayApril 11, 2024 19
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek Golf Cup concludes its ninth edition In celebration of Namibian’s 34th Independence Day, Bank Windhoek recently sponsored the ninth Bank Windhoek Independence Golf Cup hosted by the Windhoek Golf Club in the Capital. The event, which took place on Saturday, 23 March 2024, attracted 72 players in 36 different groups. After witnessing a full golf day, participants attended the award ceremony, where the top ten positions were awarded. They were: Top 10 winners […] todayMarch 27, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Unlocking Prosperity: The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference set to redefine data governance for growth The anticipation builds as the third annual RegTech Africa Conference is set to once again bring together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the 2024 edition scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of May in Lagos - Nigeria. With a focus on "Harnessing Partnerships for Africa's Prosperity – Bridging the Data Trust Gap," this hybrid event transcends the traditional conference experience, promising a profound exploration of the role […] todayDecember 12, 2023 9