In the heart of Zambia, Sylvia Chisangano Horemans is empowering women and small-scale farmers through her expanding seed business, Kamano Seed. Thanks to the World Bank-supported Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) Kamano seed has seen remarkable growth, and Sylvia has increased the number of farmers she is helping from 800 to 2,900. Sylvia’s journey began with a passion for improving the lives of women. She has done so by supporting them in crop production and teaching them how to cook diverse types of nutritious meals from their harvest. “I believe that apart
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a N2 billion entrepreneurship programme to provide affordable loans to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in a push to tackle unemployment through job creation and promote youth-led enterprises across Nigeria. The programme allows eligible corps members to access up to N5 million each at a single-digit interest rate of 9 per cent per annum, repayable over three years, with a three-month moratorium on both principal and interest payments.
How can social protection programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) be transformed into powerful engines for entrepreneurship, job creation, and income diversification? This question is explored here by examining innovative social protection initiatives through real-life success stories that are driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the country. The DRC stands at a critical juncture today, facing rapid demographic growth and severe economic challenges. The population is getting close to 100 million people, about 73.5% of whom live on less than $2.15 per day—i.e., roughly 71.8 million individuals.
Olaoluwa Adeleke, a Nigerian PhD scholar in power system studies, has urged the government and stakeholders to prioritise renewable energy and digital infrastructure as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s transition towards smart cities. Adeleke made the call during an interview with The Guardian on Wednesday in Lagos, stressing that Nigeria could bypass years of infrastructure deficit by adopting technology-driven solutions already used in advanced economies such as the United States and Singapore. He said Nigeria does not need to repeat the development challenges of older economies, adding that “we
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has issued a fresh warning to the public after uncovering a growing network of fraudulent online trading platforms targeting European investors. The regulator says the schemes promise fast profits but rely on deception, pressure tactics, and fake trading dashboards to steal funds from unsuspecting users. Other schemes exploit dating apps, WhatsApp messages, or so-called investment “clubs” to initiate contact. In many cases, scammers pose as financial advisers or acquaintances who claim to offer private earning opportunities. Once victims engage, they are urged to sign up
-commerce growth has completely changed how goods flow through supply chains, forcing logistics professionals to rethink traditional distribution models that once relied on centralized hubs and predictable delivery routes. With customers expecting same- or next-day shipping, regionalized networks have become the key to balancing cost and sustainability. Integrating intelligent routing systems, real-time tracking and warehouse automation allows regional networks to adapt faster to fluctuating demand and disruptions. Read also: Sustainable Packaging Trends in Global E-Commerce Logistics For logistics leaders, effective e-commerce distribution strategies lie in creating a connected ecosystem where information
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Africa has the youngest, fastest-growing population of any continent. This is reflected in the innovative strength emanating from many African nations: young scientists in particular are being supported and are developing creative, climate-friendly strategies that have the potential to solve global problems. At the same time, many African countries face immense challenges: political crises, wars, population growth and climate change. Solutions are being developed on a local level. In Kenya, for example, a team of young scientists has succeeded in using new technologies to reduce the price of animal feed production. Mobile communication solutions from Nairobi deliver knowledge and education in indigenous languages to the remotest regions of East Africa. Kenya and Uganda are already supplied with more than 90 per cent renewable energy. A young Afro-German entrepreneur in Kampala is taking advantage of this – he wants to expand e-mobility in private transport. The municipal healthcare system in Accra, Ghana, is already working with artificial intelligence developed in Africa.
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