Amos Mwangi CEO of Ed Partners Africa Quality education acts as a cornerstone, influencing the trajectories of individuals and societies alike. This holds particularly true for Africa, where the power of education is not merely academic but serves as a critical instrument for spurring social and economic growth. It is the foundation for a skilled…
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One of Africa’s Most-celebrated Authors and Playwrights has Died Aged 81
A renowned feminist, Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo depicted and celebrated the condition of African women in works such as The Dilemma of a Ghost, Our Sister Killjoy and Changes. She opposed what she described as a “Western perception that the African female is a downtrodden wretch”. She also served as education minister in the early…
Brave Foundation
Brave Foundation launches Brave Sanitary Pad Support Fund for over 500 Girls As part of the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration, Brave Foundation has announced its significant contribution towards menstrual equity through the Brave Sanitary Pad Fund initiative to ensure that over 500 girls in some of Ghana’s most deprived regions have access to sanitary pads…
Puma Energy
Three-year graduate scheme launched today underlines Puma Energy’s long-term commitment to skills and education in Tanzania Puma Energy’s new investment in local skills complements the company’s investment in Tanzania’s airports Today Puma Energy Tanzania launched graduate training partnerships with the Karume Institute of Technology (KIST) and Pamoja Zanzibar. The programmes are aimed at developing skills in…
UK Royalty Mum on Fate of Ethiopian Royalty
Buckingham Palace has declined a request to return the remains of an Ethiopian prince who came to be buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th Century. Prince Alemayehu was taken to the UK aged just seven and arrived an orphan after his mother died on the journey. Queen Victoria then took an interest in him…
BeginIT
Celebrating a significant milestone, inDrive’s highly-acclaimed international educational project, BeginIT announces the successful completion of its second year in Tanzania. The BeginIT program is an initiative aimed at providing underprivileged children with Information Technology (IT) skills. During these two years, the project held several workshops and other events to instill problem-solving skills and prepare children…
Township Economy
As Africa continues to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global economy, investing in skills development for the township economy has never been more critical As Africa continues to experience rapid urbanisation, the township economy has emerged as a critical engine of growth for many cities across the continent. However, for the township economy…
Malawi’s Rastafarian children return to school after ban on dreadlocks is lifted
About 1,200 Rastafarian children in Malawi are expected to return to state schools over the next month after being banned for a decade because of their hair.After a landmark decision at the high court in March, letters have now been sent out to about 7,000 schools telling headteachers that the exclusion of children with dreadlocks…
Qualcomm
10 startup companies will enter a 7-month equity-free mentorship program Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program, as part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform announced in December 2022. These startups are developing innovative products in clean energy, agricultural technology,…
Helping young people find purpose through career guidance and sports (Inspire Africa)
On this episode, Jerry Fisayo Bambi and the Inspire Africa team bring you positively impacting stories in sports and education. First, we go to Burkina Faso to see the self-defense training program of Gloria Guissou Kabré, a well-decorated sportswoman in the country. Guissou Kabre having distinguished herself in Karate, a martial art is now offering…