Africa’s Hospitality Growth: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Africa’s hospitality sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a rising middle class, youthful population, and growing appetite for travel. In this article, Andreas Lackner, VP Operations at Hilton, highlights how Hilton is expanding across the continent while investing in local communities, youth development, and inclusive leadership. From innovative training programs to empowering women entrepreneurs, Hilton is fostering the next generation of hospitality leaders across 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.