Synergy is key to breaking barriers, African women economic summit reveals
The summit aimed to enlighten women entrepreneurs on the need to unite to break barriers.
The speakers noted that there is space for everyone; women's empowerment does not mean men's disempowerment.
They urged women not to...
Breaking Barriers: Nzisa’s journey to becoming a mechanic
She currently works for her brother.
She has, over time, become a mechanic.
Nzisa urges all women to do any job, without being too choosy.
Her dream is to own her garage.
Ten years ago, after traveling across...
Your business needs a backup; here’s why
By Brian Mallari
Worrying about losing data isn’t something you have to lose sleep over if you have an active data backup strategy. March 31 is World Backup Day and there’s no better time to...
Newly-launched venture set to transform Africa’s startup ecosystem
US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman led the launch.
The project aims at infusing technology into businesses in Africa.
It will be led by Lyndsay Handler.
Other partners include tech-driven organizations.
A new venture to transform the African...
Women in Trade: Solving intra-African entrepreneurship puzzle
The event brought together women making a change in the business sector in Africa.
The women traders tabled lingering challenges and brainstormed on possible solutions.
Between 70 and 80% of African informal traders are women.
Intra-Africa...
South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya shine in Forty Under 40 Africa awards
This is a win for Scholar Media Africa, a symbol of the efforts, impactful and truthful stories we have done, and the voice of reason we are trying to inculcate through positive storytellingElijah Nyaanga,...
GCBL: Decoding global thinkers shaping businesses, leadership
I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things Mother Teresa.
As Africa continues to open up to more innovative business approaches, modern innovations, and solid...
Collaborating for Success: Why involve professionals in construction projects
When embarking on any construction or engineering project, it's crucial to have a team of professionals with the expertise and skills needed to execute the project successfully.
From architects and engineers to project managers...
Foreign trash turning Kenya into plastic dumpsite
Discarded synthetic apparel still finds its way into imported mitumba bales despite stringent restrictions on plastic waste exportsResearch.
Five East African Community (EAC) nations—Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda—announced a concerted plan in 2016 to...
CEO: Skills, a warrior’s spear for youth employment
For the millions of Kenyan graduands, graduating from TVETS, colleges and universities marks a great milestone in their life. On the flip side, only 25% of them get absorbed in the labor force and...
