Here’s what happened in the African Investment & Deal landscape between Sept. 6 – 10
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Tunisian Startup Biware Raises USD 1.2 Mn Seed Round Tunisia-based data management and analysis startup Biware, raised MAD3.5 million (USD 1.2 Mn) in its seed funding round from CDC Gestion and Zitouna Capital. Biware aims to utilize this funding to grow its team to hundred engineers and […]
THE Igbo People of Nigeria: JEWS OF AFRICA?
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email In a White House memo dated Tuesday, January 28, 1969 to President Nixon, former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger describes the Igbos as “the wandering Jews of West Africa-gifted, aggressive, westernized, at best envied and resented, but mostly despised by their neighbors in the federation”(foreign relations […]
Why Germany’s bid to make amends For Namibia Genocide isn’t enough
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email The recent “joint declaration” of the Namibian and German governments on dealing with the 1904-08 genocide marks the first time a former colonial power has officially offered an apology to another country for state sponsored mass crimes. The agreement stipulates that Germany will pay €1.1bn for development projects […]
Food Journey Through Africa
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email By Clinton Moodley Africa is a destination that boasts some of the world’s most gorgeous landscapes, friendliest people and eco-friendly wildlife experiences. The food scene is equally impressive. Let us take you on a foodie journey through Africa; you may wish to take […]
Shot For Marching Against Racism 55 Years Ago, James Meredith’s Story Is A Lesson For America
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email James Meredith was walking down Highway 51 just south of Hernando, Mississippi. It was June 6, 1966, the second day of his planned 220-mile trek from Memphis to Jackson, which he undertook to encourage Black people to overcome racist intimidation and to register […]