Quicket founders, James Tagg and James Hedley elaborate on the company's aggressive growth trajectory, especially throughout Africa, on what it is that sets them apart and on their future plans...
By Juanita Pienaar 3 Jun 2019
#AfricaMonth: Embrace our story, bring South Africa and our continent to the world
Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer at Joe Public, also represents South Africa as part of the international board of the One Club for Creativity. With #AfricaMonth coming to an end, we caught up for a quick chat on the calibre of South Africa's creativity, what's holding us back and what more we can do to shine on the global stage...
Leigh Andrews 31 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Why Africa is primed for prestige beauty growth
Overseeing multi-ethnic innovation for Estée Lauder Companies, Susan Akkad is no stranger to the concept of 'inclusive beauty'...
Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: How to do business in Africa
Addressing the well-being needs of Africans through a true collaborative effort between business, government, communities and the people who inhabit this continent will unlock future value...
31 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Re-envisioning Africa's healthcare system
To achieve universal healthcare in Africa, strong leadership, good governance structures and partnerships with the private sector are required to build a strong public health sector....
31 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: How technology keeps business travellers safe in Africa
Travel in Africa can be challenging and even risky at times. However, technology is helping to mitigate these issues...
Oz Desai 30 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Pan-African web series gives Maybelline New York an African flair
African personalities, vloggers, influencers and makeup artists bring an African flair to the New York attitude of Maybelline in the Makeup In The Cities - Africa web series...
Maroefah Smith 30 May 2019
#BehindtheSelfie with... Yaw Dwomoh
This #AfricaMonth we go behind the selfie with Ghana-born, Yaw Dwomoh, managing director of Idea Hive specialist brand storytellers based in Johannesburg...
Leigh Andrews 29 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: The rise of Afrocentrism and its impact on the luxury business
Africa has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for many parts of the world for centuries, but what's changing now is that Afrocentric culture is being spearheaded by the sons and daughters of the African continent...
Lauren Hartzenberg 29 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Taking drone solutions to new heights
Astral Aerial Solutions, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is an affiliate of Astral Aviation, an established all-cargo airline with over 20 years of experience operating within Africa...
Evan-Lee Courie 29 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Saving trauma patients
Where a person lives can drastically limit their access to trauma care...
24 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: Turning capitalism into Africapitalism
Given its colonial past, Africa has not had the opportunity to engage with the positive aspects or benefits of capitalism, having been integrated into the international economy in a position of subservience...
24 May 2019
#AfricaMonth: 10 ultimate travel experiences in Africa
Wildlife, incredible landscapes, exciting road trips, centuries-old tribes and glorious beaches are just a few great travel experiences that make Africa one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world...
Natalia Rosa 22 May 2019
Call for applications: Impact Fund for African Creatives' accelerator programme
The Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC) is calling on designers to apply for its accelerator programme. The programme is focused on supporting and strengthening emerging African brands...
21 May 2019