Strategies
Small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs are reassessing their strategies as major U.S. companies scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This shift is prompting some to consider offering more “neutral” products or seeking alternative distribution channels. A Fighting Chance for Black-Owned Brands The co-founders of Puzzles of Color, Ericka Chambers and William Jones, […]
Recent flooding events across several South African provinces, including Limpopo and Mpumalanga, have prompted a re-evaluation of the nation’s approach to flood risk management and infrastructure resilience. Experts and government officials are addressing the challenges of adapting to intensifying rainfall, sea-level rise, and altered catchment behavior. Rethinking Floodline Defenses Traditional floodline defenses in South Africa, […]
Drought across Southern Africa is severely impacting livelihoods and posing a significant economic threat. A new World Bank report, Continental Drying: A Threat to Our Common Future, highlights the escalating crisis and the need for urgent action. Economic Impact of Water Scarcity The World Bank report indicates that between 600,000 and 900,000 people lose their […]
More than 50 senior ICT policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives from 23 African countries participated in a workshop held in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025. The event was organized by Smart Africa and UNESCO and focused on data governance challenges. The workshop was part of the 7th Transform Africa Summit and aimed to address […]
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