Business Entrepreneurs

Africa Business Weekly: Ethiopian Airlines To Triple Passenger Numbers

“South Africa and Nigeria are working together to help develop the automotive assembly industry in the continent’s largest economy. South Africa’s trade and industry minister Rob Davies gives us the details. Ethiopian Airlines plans to triple passenger numbers to 18 million in the next 10 years. We speak to CEO Tewolde Gebremariam. And South African …

Entrepreneurs

2015 National Small Business Week | Resources to Start and Grow Your Small Business @SBAgov

“Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.” According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), “more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about …

Business

Photos: Designer Wana Sambo Launches Flagship Store

Nigeria’s Award winning womenswear brand, Wana Sambo welcomed celebrities, socialites and shoppers, on Sunday 26th April, to the Opening of it’s Flagship Store and the release of it’s Resort 15 collection titled ‘Modern Elegance’ which features Eva Alordia as the face of the collection. After 3 years in the business, the opening was definitely one that left guests …

Events

Berlin Fashion Film Festival

A networking ground for production companies, creative agencies, and directors exploring upcoming marketing and communication trends, connecting with new fashion clients and brands and scouting for new creative talent. FASHION FILM SCREENINGS Latest and most creative productions A fair and well-rounded film representation of the latest and most creative fashion film productions out there. A …

Fashion Weeks

Silicon Valley Fashion Week?

Next Tuesday, the fashion world will focus on Silicon Valley, as online clothier Betabrand provides a runway to makers, hackers, and wearable technologists. Apparel designers too! Says founder Chris Lindland, “With technology in every pocket and soon every wrist, Silicon Valley has an out-sized impact on the way people look and experience the world.  The next Valentino …

News Wellness

Nigerian Senate Passes Comprehensive Anti-Violence Against Women Bill

Nigeria’s senate has passed its most comprehensive anti-violence against women bill, to date, prohibiting “female circumcision, forceful ejection from home and harmful widowhood practices,” reports Nigeria’s Channels Television. The bill further helps eliminate “violence in private and public life, provides maximum protection, effective remedies for victims of violence, and punishment of offenders.” Other features of …