Exclusive Interview with Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which is one of its one-of-a-kind multilateral organizations established to catalyze global solar growth. Dr. Ajay Mathur reveals the specifics of renewable energy development in Kenya, explains possible prospects, and talks about investment decisions in this area.
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Op-ed: Why Africa is the Next Big Opportunity Amid Global Slowdown in The Music Industry
The op-ed focuses on how Africa represents a growing market with unique opportunities and how it will help to diversify revenue streams for the creative economy.
The Challenges and Prospects of Passport-Free Travel in Africa Using Biometrics
An interview with Willys Mac’Olale, Director of Fragomen Kenya, on the innovative opportunities and barriers in using biometrics, particularly facial recognition, for passport-free travel.
Why Africa’s Approach to Financial Risk Management Needs to Change
Reggie Mlangeni, Head of Sales and Structuring at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, discusses the unique challenges Africa faces in financial risk management, highlighting how traditional strategies often fall short in the continent’s volatile markets. The article calls for a re-evaluation of risk models, emphasizing the importance of tailored strategies, diversification, and the use of advanced technologies like AI and Machine Learning.
Tapping into India and Africa’s strengths to drive a financial revolution
Vinesh Kassen, Head of India Client Coverage at Absa CIB, explores how successful digitisation projects have revolutionised the way that India and Africa interact with financial services, and why leveraging both regions’ capabilities will help deepen ties.
Problems And Prospects Of Family Businesses: Trusts, ESG, NextGen, And What Is Needed For Success
Interview with Faizal Bhana, Director, Middle East, Africa and India, Jersey Finance, delves into the evolving landscape of family businesses and how they navigate the diminishing trust advantage amid rising ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) demands and NextGen aspirations.
United for Wildlife strengthens fight against the illegal wildlife trade by adding a West Africa Chapter to its global network
United for Wildlife, founded by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, convened leading figures from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors from across West and Central Africa to develop a regional network to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the regions.
Navigating Flood Risks, Adaptation Strategies, and the Role of Climate Finance in Building Resilience
In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentless rains have led to catastrophic flooding, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
Third-party cookies are crumbling
We are witnessing a pivotal moment in the digital landscape as third-party cookies are becoming obsolete. This shift, underscored by Google’s announcement to discontinue third-party cookies in the third quarter of 2024, has profound implications for marketers, advertisers, and consumers alike. With the convergence of stringent data privacy laws and heightened consumer privacy concerns, the era of relying on third-party cookies is giving way to a new paradigm centered around first-party data. This change not only empowers consumers with enhanced privacy controls but also challenges marketers to recalibrate their strategies.
The rise of Gen Z means a rethink of permanent employment is on the horizon
We are witnessing a clash between businesses pushing for in-office work and Gen Z workers who prioritise flexibility, environmental consciousness, and inclusivity. Even remote-working advocate, Zoom, has demanded that those within 80km of the office need to work in-person twice a week. As Gen Z becomes the dominant demographic in the future workforce, project-based independent contracting and remote collaboration are gaining popularity as preferred modes of work. Gary Silbermann, Co-Founder & Innovation Director at One Degree shares that there doesn’t have to be an ongoing battle between C-suites and younger workers.