In 2015 alone, African startups received over $185m of funding. The lion’s share came to rest in the laps of South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya – the countries with the highest startup activity. No longer heavily reliant on grants or foreign donor funding, equity investment is on the rise on the continent. This begs the question – which route should […]
Twitter has revolutionised the way we communicate, and has spared no political leader. Africa has the honour of being home to the most interactive head of state in the world – more on that later. On a continent where traditional processes take time, it is in the best interests of African governments to stay connected on social media and responsive […]
“I stand before you as the President of the United States and a proud American. I also stand before you as the son of a man from Africa… The blood of Africa runs through our family. And so for us, the bonds between our countries, our continents, are deeply personal.” The African Union defines the African diaspora as “[consisting] of people […]
Moving back to Africa is laden with benefits and opportunities. However we cannot ignore that moving anywhere comes with its challenges. For those moving back to who have lived outside of the region for some time, it may take a little acclimatising. So to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead, we share with you some light-hearted anecdotes from our […]