Category: Pan African Business
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Big Barrels: African Oil and Gas and the Quest for Prosperity
Big Barrels takes aim at the perception that in Africa oil and gas can do no good. For decades, resource wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa has been synonymous with corruption and dysfunction. The reality is far more complex and generally more encouraging. In a series of eight case studies Big Barrels looks at what African nations…
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Cocoa prices unlikely to fall much this year despite higher production, media says
Weather conditions will become more favorable, which will lead to an increase in world production of cocoa beans by about 10%, causing their supply to exceed demand for the first time in four seasons, US media reported. However, the spread of chocolate tree diseases will hardly allow a return to previous prices. According to analysts…
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Tanzania unveils over 6,000 job vacancies
The Tanzanian government has announced 6,257 job vacancies in the public sector, which could spark significant interest among job seekers and recent graduates. Key positions include procurement officers, drivers, accountants, community development officers, and more, spanning various fields. Applicants must submit applications by August 16 with thorough documentation, including educational and professional certificates. While many…
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Providence to celebrate Cape Verdean Independence Day
The Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival at India Point. EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The country of Cape Verde is celebrating their Independence Day today. July 5, 1975 is when the country officially gained independence from the country of Portugal. Providence will be celebrating the annual Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival on Sunday, July 7…
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New York City Spends $60 Thousand on PlayStation Games for Inmates
Access to video games is being leveraged to keep prisoners from misbehaving. Should prison conditions be medieval-like to deter potential criminals or more akin to three-star hotels to prevent inmates from developing mental health issues that could lead them back to crime upon release? As the debate surrounding this question rages on, New York City’s Department…
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EXPERIENCE AFRICA 2024 OPENS ITS DOORS TO RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE
Experience Africa, the premier trade event for the African travel industry, kicked off in London today with unprecedented attendance and engagement. The event has drawn 602 attendees from 37 countries, showcasing the growing global interest in African tourism. The show saw a notable surge in international buyers, signalling strong interest in the continent’s diverse tourism…
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PayPal Is Planning an Ad Business Using Data on Its Millions of Shoppers
PayPal is launching an advertising business leveraging its extensive user data to drive growth. The company has appointed Mark Grether, former head of Uber’s advertising unit, as senior vice president and general manager of the new PayPal Ads division. Grether will develop ad formats, oversee sales, and hire staff for the division. Key Developments Advanced Offers:…
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Binani Air Takes Flight: Nigeria’s First Woman-Owned Airline Marks a New Chapter for African Aviation
Nigeria’s aviation industry has entered a historic new era with the rise of Binani Air, widely recognized as the country’s first airline fully owned by a woman. The carrier represents more than a new option for domestic travelers. It is a major statement about women’s leadership, African entrepreneurship and the growing determination to build stronger…
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Zambia’s Scott, once Africa’s only white leader, dies at 82
Zambia’s former vice president Guy Scott, who briefly became Africa’s only white head of state since the end of apartheid, died on Wednesday at the age of 82, the government said. The economist, who was born in Zambia to Scottish parents, died at his farm in the capital, Lusaka, after a short illness, secretary to…