Ascent Club Hosts Inaugural In-Person Top 100 Career Women in Africa Celebration
Launching its first in-person celebration, Ascent Club unveiled the prestigious 2025 Top 100 Career Women in Africa list on Sunday, March 30. The landmark event, a highlight of Women’s History Month, brought together the continent’s most accomplished female leaders, industry pioneers, and gender equity advocates for an unforgettable commemoration of excellence. Ascent Club Marks 5th […]
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Stronger Policy Commitments Can Unlock $170 Billion for Africa by 2030
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona has once again set the stage for groundbreaking discussions on the future of connectivity. One conversation which is not just a global challenge but a current reality in Africa is the urgent need to bridge the usage gap (digital divide) in mobile connectivity. Despite the vast reach of the […]
Breaking Barriers, Catalyzing Innovation: Angela Wamola’s Impact on Africa’s Telecoms & Tech Landscape.
Angela Wamola is one of the principal catalysts of Africa’s technology and telecommunications sectors, driving innovation, building next-generation leaders, and attracting sizeable investments to the continent. As the Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at the GSM Association (GSMA), she collaborates extensively with stakeholders to advance the mobile industry’s agenda. “Don’t see yourself as a minor; see […]
Cultural Intelligence at Work: How to Thrive in a Global Workforce
In today’s interconnected world, the workplace has become increasingly diverse, bringing together individuals from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences. This shift has created a pressing need for professionals to develop cultural intelligence (CQ)—the ability to relate to and work effectively across cultures. Thriving in a global workforce requires not just awareness of cultural differences […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Moving Beyond the Buzzwords
In recent years, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) have become a central focus in the corporate world, with companies of all sizes emphasising their commitment to building a diverse workforce and creating equitable and inclusive environments. However, as the conversation about DEI grows louder, it’s crucial to move beyond the buzzwords and ensure these concepts […]
Cannes Lions and Black British Network Partner to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Creative Industries
Cannes Lions, a world-renowned festival of creativity, has announced its partnership with the Black British Network. A partnership that seeks to increase Black representation in the creative and marketing industries. Black British Network The Black British Network was founded by Cephas Williams in 2020. This happened following the murder of George Floyd, to dismantle systemic […]
Cannes Lions Partners with Black British Network to Launch Black Out 2023 Campaign for Greater Black Representation
The Black British Network and Cannes Lions have recently announced the launch of a new campaign called Black Out 2023. The campaign is aimed at promoting Black representation in the marketing and creative industries. And ensuring the presence of Black talent at the Cannes Lions. Black Out 2023 Campaign Black Out 2023 is a callout […]
Social Enterprise AMANDLA Pioneers Menstrual Leave in South Africa
Earlier this year, Spain became the latest country to adopt a national policy for menstrual leave, joining Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Zambia. More and more companies worldwide are also adopting this progressive policy, offering staff access to leave on days when they’re experiencing pain or discomfort due to menstruation. Organisations that choose to […]
Dyslexic Thinking: Richard Branson in Collaborations with LinkedIn
Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading. Usually, it occurs from childhood among intelligent children. Dyslexia is self-diagnosable but many children and even adults are misunderstood and treated like outcasts. It was therefore great news when Richard Branson, famous entrepreneur and author collaborated with LinkedIn to; advocate for the addition of dyslexic thinking as […]
The 2022 Oscars is the most diverse & inclusive one yet! Here’s why
The 94th Academy Awards (Oscars) held on March 27th, took a turn into diversity with its major inclusion of blacks and women across many categories. The Academy, can be commended for making conscious efforts and taking actions; towards inclusion of people of colour, and breaking gender biases. We hope other awarding bodies take a cue […]