This article by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, highlights the untapped economic potential of Africa’s 45 million forcibly displaced people, including refugees. Drawing on inspiring examples such as Mesfin Getahun in Kenya’s Kakuma settlement, Roy argues that refugees are not just aid recipients, but dynamic entrepreneurs and contributors to local economies. In response, the Mastercard Foundation is committing $300 million in partnership with UNHCR to expand education, skills training, and dignified work opportunities for refugees across Africa, especially youth and women. The article calls for collaborative, long-term investment from governments, development funders, and the private sector to transform refugee settlements into engines of inclusive economic growth.
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Business insights, company profiles and industry analysis covering African markets, leadership, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Smart brands adopt an always-on audience strategy. Here’s why
This article explores why forward-thinking brands are shifting from traditional, short-term digital campaigns to an always-on audience strategy driven by first-party data. Theo Visser from Flow and Rayhaan Williams from eComplete highlight the benefits of building long-term, dynamic audience segments that evolve over time, enabling brands to improve targeting precision, increase ROI, and gain valuable consumer insights. Through platforms like Flow’s data marketplace, advertisers can access high-intent audience segments and continuously refine their strategies. The piece advocates for a mindset shift toward sustained engagement and smarter, data-driven marketing in the age of commerce media and AI-driven personalization.
How to drop-kick dropshipping risks and build a sustainable business
Dropshipping has emerged as a popular ecommerce model thanks to its low startup costs and logistical simplicity. In this article, Grant Lapping, Digital Executive at midnight, explores how entrepreneurs can overcome the inherent risks of dropshipping to build a sustainable and profitable online business. From finding reliable suppliers and choosing the right platforms (like Shopify or Amazon), to brand building and market differentiation, the article offers actionable strategies for success. With the market projected to reach $3.47 trillion by 2033, dropshipping offers massive potential—but only for those willing to commit to long-term value creation over short-term gains.
Inside South Africa’s Retail Shake-Up
South Africa’s retail sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by changing consumer behavior, strategic realignment by major retailers, and rapid adoption of omnichannel technologies. With growing consumer confidence and renewed investor interest, the market is shifting from broad expansion to precise, tech-enabled strategies. Leading players like Shoprite and Pick n Pay are responding with operational innovation and focused store formats, while infrastructure upgrades in payments and logistics are redefining competitiveness. This article explores the structural shifts, digital trends, and strategic plays shaping the future of South African retail.
How Advanced Medical Freezers Safeguard Global Health
Advanced medical freezers are essential to global healthcare, enabling safe storage of vaccines, biologics, and temperature-sensitive medications. As pharmaceutical and biotech sectors grow, the demand for scalable, energy-efficient, and precise cold storage solutions intensifies. This article explores how modern systems—such as those offered by LOWENCO—ensure product integrity, enhance sustainability, and support global health initiatives. By reducing energy use, maintaining ultra-low temperatures, and simplifying infrastructure, these innovations are transforming pharmaceutical storage into a smarter, safer, and more sustainable process.
Club Med Partners with Nukakamma to Train South African Youth for Future Hospitality Careers
Club Med South Africa has partnered with the Nukakamma Talent Development Centre to train 160 disadvantaged South African youth for careers in hospitality, in anticipation of Club Med’s new resort opening on Durban’s north coast in 2026. The program includes classroom learning, hands-on training, and internships, with the support of global hospitality leaders such as Michelin-starred Chef Pascal Favre d’Anne. Beyond immediate employment at the new resort, the initiative opens doors to international opportunities at Club Med resorts worldwide. This collaboration represents a model public-private partnership aimed at creating lasting economic impact and empowering the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Building Green Industries To Scale Green Economies: How Namibia Has Set The Pace For Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution
As the global energy landscape shifts under the pressures of climate change, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical instability, Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of a green industrial revolution. Driven by renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable policy frameworks like Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, the continent is seizing the moment to redefine industrialisation, empower inclusive development, and lead global efforts toward a just and climate-resilient future. Namibia, in particular, emerges as a leader, hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to accelerate this transformation.
The International Chamber of Commerce’s Court of Arbitration invites registrations to the 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration is hosting the 9th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration on 29–30 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event will bring together arbitration professionals, legal experts, and business leaders to examine Africa’s evolving role in shaping global Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices. With keynotes from renowned speakers and discussions on ESG arbitration and AI in legal frameworks, the conference provides an exceptional platform for networking, learning, and advancing arbitration in the African context.
Why Buying the Domain Name UKScience.com is a Strategic Move for Innovation and Growth in the UK Science Sector
UKScience.com is a premium domain ideal for science, innovation, and technology ventures in the UK. A powerful brand asset for startups, publishers, or research networks aiming to lead in the UK science sector.
The New Map of African Logistics
The New Map of African Logistics explores five critical trends transforming the continent’s transportation landscape in 2025 — from infrastructure reform and private sector leadership to geopolitical shifts and tech-driven sustainability. Backed by insight from Calleo, this article offers essential intelligence for investors, policymakers, and supply chain leaders navigating Africa’s fast-evolving logistics ecosystem.