Author: Victor Olayiwola

GMYT Fashion Academy is gearing up to host the 13th Global African Honours (GAH) Awards & Business Summit, an event dedicated to advancing innovation, inclusion, and sustainability throughout the African continent. The summit, which will take place in Lagos under the theme “Africa Reimagined: Innovation, Inclusion & Sustainable Growth,” aims to celebrate excellence while recognising key contributors who are shaping Africa’s development across multiple sectors. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the event, Kelechi Oghene, CEO of GMYT Fashion Academy and convener of the GAH Awards & Business Summit, explained that this year’s theme encourages participants to look beyond…

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has applauded Qantas Airways for introducing its new direct flight route between Johannesburg and Perth, describing the development as a significant step toward enhancing tourism, trade, and broader cooperation between South Africa and Australia. Speaking at the official launch event in Johannesburg—attended by Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell, High Commissioner Tegan Brink, and senior leaders from Qantas, South African Tourism, the Gauteng Tourism Authority, and the Tourism Business Council—De Lille emphasised that the route represents far more than an additional air connection. “This is not just another flight on the global map,” she…

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition is set to broaden its global influence with the addition of Jerry Yang—Co-Founder of Yahoo! and one of the world’s most respected tech innovators—to its 2025 judging panel. Yang’s participation reflects ABH’s commitment to strengthening the link between African entrepreneurship and world-class expertise, ensuring founders on the continent gain exposure to high-level mentorship and global business perspectives. Sharing his excitement, Jerry Yang emphasized the inspiration he draws from Africa’s rising innovators. He noted that African founders are “reshaping the future of global innovation,” and expressed his eagerness to engage with entrepreneurs who are developing…

Lafarge Africa Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost building solutions companies, is stepping up its commitment to inclusion by investing in the skills and entrepreneurial capacity of persons with disabilities (PWDs)—a demographic often overlooked in national workforce development efforts. In honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the company hosted participants of its Disability-to-Ability (D2A) Programme, an initiative aimed at equipping PWDs with practical, income-generating skills and supporting their transition into sustainable livelihoods. The D2A Programme, launched under the theme “Ability Reimagined,” is designed to train 100 individuals across four vocational tracks: laptop and phone repairs, make-up and gele…

The European Union (EU) has announced a major €12 million investment aimed at strengthening the security, safety, and operational efficiency of key sea ports across West and Central Africa — including the Port of Lagos, one of the region’s busiest maritime gateways. The new initiative, titled SCOPE Africa (Securing Corridors, Ports and Exchanges in Western and Central Africa), was officially unveiled during a two-day seminar held in Lomé, Togo. The event gathered more than 100 participants, including government officials, port administrators, regional policy institutions, international technical partners, and private-sector representatives. The opening session was led by Minister Counsellor Stanislas Baba,…

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has issued a forceful condemnation following the shocking reports of a brutal assault on civilians in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, where more than 100 people—among them women, children, and preschoolers—were reportedly killed. According to early accounts shared through various media channels, the attack deliberately targeted children, teachers, medical workers, and civilians attempting to provide aid, a development the Chairperson described as a severe breach of international humanitarian and human rights law. He emphasized that the intentional harming of vulnerable groups, especially in places meant to be safe—such as…

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), held a high-level meeting with an influential delegation of prominent African business leaders and philanthropists to explore deeper collaboration across culture, creativity, and social development. The discussions aimed to identify shared priorities, boost cultural ties, and advance innovative, impact-focused initiatives that connect Africa and the UAE. The delegation, led by His Excellency Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, was welcomed by Her Highness, who emphasized the importance of global partnerships in shaping…

Where Events Become Extraordinary Experiences At the World MICE Awards Grand Final in Bahrain, a global gathering that celebrates excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions sector, Wy-Go—South Africa’s leading event management powerhouse—received the prestigious honour of being named Africa’s Best MICE Organiser 2025. For many who have witnessed Wy-Go’s ability to blend business, hospitality, and culture into seamless experiences, this award is a testament to the company’s mastery. For corporate travellers and event professionals, Wy-Go is the partner that turns every gathering into a meaningful and memorable occasion. Wy-Go is not simply an events company; it is a…

The Good Life Show Africa has announced a major strategic alliance with Ndarama Works, a move expected to accelerate growth, strengthen market access, and deepen cross-continental collaboration within Africa’s rapidly expanding sustainable food and wellness industries. The partnership arrives at a time when global demand for healthier living, plant-based food, and environmentally conscious consumer products is rising sharply. South Africa alone represents a powerful demonstration of this upward trend. The country’s sustainable food and wellness market, valued at US$26.64 billion in 2024, is projected to surge to US$42.01 billion by 2033, reflecting both shifting consumer behaviour and the growing maturity…

A notable economic shift across major African commercial hubs is compelling traders, workers, and households to rethink how they manage money, as foreign exchange volatility increasingly shapes everyday financial decisions. From Lagos’ Alaba International Market to Balogun Market and Computer Village, many traders continue to price goods in naira but calculate profit margins in U.S. dollars, carefully monitoring exchange rate fluctuations before restocking inventory. Financial experts emphasize that foreign exchange literacy is no longer a niche skill reserved for finance professionals—it has become a critical economic survival tool. Olaide Adepoju, a cross-border payments specialist with over a decade of experience…