The critical annual Africa Spectrum Roundtable, one of the continent’s most important spectrum events, took place in Maputo, Mozambique recently. The event brought together regulators, operators and spectrum industry leaders from all over Africa. Jacob Munodawafa, Executive Secretary of the Southern Africa Telecommunications Association (SATA) gave an overview of the key spectrum opportunities and challenges for lobbying…
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The Plastic Pollution Treaty: A Global Solution for Africa’s Environment
By Zaynab Sadan Plastic pollution is an urgent crisis threatening our planet’s and our communities’ well-being. Increasing volumes of plastic in our rivers and oceans are consumed by terrestrial and aquatic biota and have infiltrated the water and food humans consume. The devastating impact of plastic pollution knows no bounds, with plastics now weighing more…
Bybit Joins DMCC as Ecosystem Partner to Accelerate Development and Mass Adoption of Crypto and Web3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 05 June 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with the leading global business district, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to accelerate the mass adoption of crypto in Dubai and deliver on its promise of investing in the Web3 ecosystem in the…
Feeling at Home at New York’s Contemporary African Art Fair
While the art world hasn’t typically been particularly welcoming to, or representative of, the black community, the recent 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair emitted a decidedly different vibe. From the attendees at the fair to the stories behind the art to the profile of the artists on display, it showcased an embrace of black culture…
Amapiano to the World: The Next Cultural Shift in Mainstream Music
Amapiano grew out of apartheid-era South Africa, but it’s now experiencing an exciting burst of popularity across the globe. Infused with optimism and a room-quaking baseline beat, the music represents a fusion between deep house, jazz and soul with a percussive beat. The viral rise of Amapiano music thrived during the global COVID-19 pandemic when…
How to Write About Africa: Collected Works’ Shows Binyavanga Wainaina’s Legacy
An outspoken and prominent figure in the literary landscape, Binyavanga Wainaina, played a pivotal role in redefining the world of African literature. Rising to prominence with his winning of the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2002, he used his prize money to found a new literary journal to promote the work of African writers.…
Rukky Ladoja & Building a Responsible Nigerian Fashion Brand
In the eyes of Rukky Ladoja, waste is a terrible thing, and she prides herself on having created a Nigerian fashion brand that keeps it to an absolute minimum. This focus on the practical extends to her designs, and consumers are loving it, having catapulted her company, Dye Lab, to new heights. While Dye Lab…
‘It’s like a death pit’: how Ghana became fast fashion’s dumping ground
It’s mid-morning on a sunny day and Yvette Yaa Konadu Tetteh’s arms and legs barely make a splash as she powers along the blue-green waters of the River Volta in Ghana. This is the last leg of a journey that has seen Tetteh cover 450km (280 miles) in 40 days to become the first person…
Bridging The Gender Gap: How African Governments Can Empower Female Tech Entrepreneurs
In Africa, a gender gap exists in tech entrepreneurship that needs to be bridged, for the development of more inclusive and sustainable societies and economies There are very few women tech founders and executives in sub-Saharan Africa. The gender gap in tech entrepreneurship is gaining more attention due to its impact on personal wealth development…
Yango Leads the Charge in African Mobility Revolution at GITEX Africa Summit 2023
MARRACKECH, Morocco, 5 June 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yango, one of the leading ride-hailing services operating in Africa, showcased its commitment to the continent’s development at the highly anticipated GITEX AFRICA, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the future of technology and its impact on the African continent. Under the esteemed High…