Business

New African releases its list of 100 Most influential Africans

New African Magazine has released its list of 100 Most Influential Africans. For the first time since publishing the list, there is an equal amount of men and women featuring in this year’s one hundred. Although this year’s listing is dominated by entries from Nigeria and Kenya, outstanding personalities from several other African countries are …

Fashion

SAFW is Scouting Menswear, Launch Your Design Brand Today!

With menswear moving from out of the shadow of ladies wear, South Africa Fashion Week has realized the necessity of a menswear designer competition to support emerging menswear labels in their breakthrough into the fashion industry’s competitive market. Delivering world class sophistication, the winner of the Scouting Menswear will receive mentorship and business support valued …

Fashion

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa Hosts 21 Years of South African Fashion

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is currently premiering a new fashion exhibition, titled 21 YEARS: Making Histories with South African Fashion Week. The exhibition features 21 ensembles from 21 designers, spanning different styles, multiple collections, and various seasons showcasing a micro-history of South African fashion. The exhibition will occupy two gallery …

Events

Africa women entrepreneurs honoured at AWIEF Awards 2018

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum annual AWIEF Awards took place on 9th November honouring and celebrating the achievements of women entrepreneurs and innovators across the African continent. The 2018 AWIEF Awards showcase a diverse representation of finalist entrepreneurs from across the continent, including from Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, …

Entrepreneurs

My Worst Day in Business: Interview with Joseph Siaw Agyapong, Ghana’s waste management mogul

Ghana’s waste management mogul, Joseph Siaw Agyapong has built one of the most innovative enterprises in the country providing employment for over 250,000 employees in Ghana. Everything was going well until an accounting error led to the worst day in his business life. Join Peace Hyde as Joseph Siaw Agyapong narrates his story.