The 2025 Africa Liberty Award finalists have been announced by Atlas Network, honoring exceptional policy achievements that advance economic freedom and individual rights across Africa. The three finalists are the Africa Centre for Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment (ACEYE) from Ghana, Liberty Sparks from Tanzania, and the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR). Each organization has made significant contributions toward economic reform, entrepreneurial freedom, land rights for women, and promoting free-market solutions. The winner will be revealed at the Africa Liberty Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, and the award is part of the Templeton Freedom Award program, which recognizes impactful work in advancing liberty and economic prosperity worldwide.
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African Business Chamber (AfBC) Announces 2025 African Business Awards in London
The African Business Chamber (AfBC) proudly announces the 2025 African Business Awards and Gala Dinner, set to take place on 3 July 2025 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London. This premier annual event celebrates the achievements of African businesses, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the UK and globally. Honouring excellence across sectors like finance, technology, healthcare, trade, and the creative industries, the awards spotlight innovation, leadership, and impact in the African and diaspora business communities. With high-level networking, keynote speeches, and cultural performances, the event is a vibrant platform to inspire and elevate African excellence.
French cultural and creative industry leaders embark on ICC Immersion 2025 in South Africa
The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Business France South Africa proudly launch ICC Immersion South Africa 2025, a flagship initiative connecting France’s leading cultural and creative industry (CCI) companies with South African counterparts. Running from 23 June to 2 July 2025 across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town, the programme aims to foster cultural diplomacy, innovation, and economic collaboration in sectors like fashion, heritage, architecture, and digital media. Featuring French firms such as Culturespaces, Jakob + MacFarlane, and France Muséums Développement, ICC Immersion showcases bilateral creativity, dialogue, and long-term partnership potential.
Edelman Africa extends presence in Nigeria with strategic partner THOP
Edelman Africa has expanded its footprint in Nigeria by partnering with The Holding Opinion and Public (THOP), a leading integrated communications company. This strategic move strengthens Edelman’s local presence to meet the growing needs of clients in Nigeria and across West Africa. The partnership arrives amid growing global distrust in institutions, as highlighted by the 2025 Edelman Global Trust Barometer, underscoring the importance of trusted, culturally intelligent communication strategies. Edelman aims to help clients build trust and drive meaningful change in Africa’s most populous country.
Global Side Hustles: How Africans Are Tapping into Online Competitions and Rewards Platforms
This article explores how Africans are tapping into online competitions and rewards platforms as flexible, accessible side hustles. Amid economic challenges such as high unemployment and wage stagnation, these platforms offer alternative income streams, from surveys to entry-based contests. The piece covers tips for maximizing success, common pitfalls to avoid, and how the trend is gaining traction across the continent. Highlighting technological advancements, the role of the diaspora, and internet penetration, the article also touches on the challenges and promising future of these digital opportunities in Africa.
Gwen Madiba appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone Africa: a pan-african voice leading a cultural icon
Rolling Stone Africa, the continental edition of the legendary American cultural magazine, proudly announces the appointment of Gwen Madiba as its new Editor in-Chief. An award-winning journalist, television host, and advocate for women’s and children’s rights, Madiba embodies a new editorial chapter for this iconic media brand in Africa.
Digital empowerment takes root in Zimbabwe with EFTCorp and EmpowerBank Limited
Digital financial inclusion is gaining momentum in Zimbabwe through a strategic partnership between EFTCorp and EmpowerBank Limited, a youth-focused microfinance institution. Together, they are building a robust digital ecosystem that supports underserved communities—particularly young people and women—by providing accessible banking infrastructure, youth microloans, financial literacy programs, and entrepreneurship support. EmpowerBank’s grassroots development initiatives are complemented by EFTCorp’s cutting-edge digital payment technologies, enabling mobile-first, scalable, and secure financial services. This public-private collaboration exemplifies how digital transformation can foster economic empowerment and sustainable development from the ground up.
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.
The Rise of Contemporary African Art in a Global Market
Contemporary African art is gaining unprecedented momentum in the global market, with rising interest from collectors and record-breaking auction sales. Aspire Art leads the movement, showcasing African artists’ extraordinary talent and elevating modern African aesthetics worldwide.
The cost of doing PR in Africa: It’s not uniform, but it’s more than you think
This article explores the diverse costs of public relations (PR) in Africa, highlighting that the expense can vary significantly across the continent. It examines factors such as market dynamics, regional differences, and the growing demand for PR services in Africa’s evolving business landscape.