20 years ago today, the United Nations proclaimed May 3 World Press Freedom Day (#WPFD). “It serves as an occasion to inform citizens of violations of press freedom – a reminder that in dozens of countries around the world, publications are censored, fined, suspended and closed down, while journalists, editors and publishers are harassed, attacked, [...]
If you will be in Harare at any point between April 30 and May 5, you cannot afford to miss HIFA. The city will be buzzing with performances, workshops, people and products. There will be something for everyone, we guarantee it! If you have not made plans to attend HIFA, it is not too late, [...]
The theme of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair is “Building Value, Enhancing Sustainable Growth.” The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company organizes this event which is “one of the key business development sector trade shows in Zimbabwe.” The multi-sectoral, intra-regional event is taking place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo from April 23-27. Malawi’s [...]
Columbia University Presents The 10th Annual African Economic Forum Africa Ignited: Exploring Ideas, Shaping Outcomes New York, NY – Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, School of International and Public Affairs, Law School, and Mailman School of Public Health jointly present the 10th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF) to be held at Columbia University’s [...]
Whether you are a football fan or not, you remember Zambia’s dramatic penalty shootout win in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. It made headlines everywhere and was also on a number of “Top Moments of 2012″ lists. Two and a half years after hosting world’s largest football tournament, South Africa finds itself hosting the [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2012, presented by African Fashion International, is currently being held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event started October 24th and will continue until the 28th. Designers from all over the continent including talent from South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Morocco, Cameroon, and DRC will be showing their collections. AFI continues to grow under the direction [...]
Every September, delegations from all corners of the world travel to New York City to the United Nations Headquarters to open the General Assembly session. The General Assembly, comprised of all 193 member states, is the representative policymaking organ of the United Nations. It is the forum to discuss international issues. Each session of the General [...]
(source) The International Day of Peace is observed each year on September 21. Take a moment to think of those who live in conflict zones around the world. An excerpt from U.N. Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon’ s message for this day: The theme of this year’s observance is “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future”. Armed [...]
Restless Nation is William Gumede’s (author of Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the Soul of the ANC) collection of opinion pieces on the political landscape of South Africa. With all the controversy surrounding the ongoing strike at Lonmin’s Marikana Mine, questions of the country’s leadership and what this all means for South Africa’s future; [...]
Nedbank is providing an invaluable service to established small business owners and those still in the start-up phase. Free seminars will be held across South Africa from October 3-24. The seminars will cover a wide range of topics featuring experts in financial planning, marketing and other areas all aimed to help small business owners succeed. [...]