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Earth Day : Combatting Climate Crises

Against the backdrop of a widespread drought and threatened food security across Southern Africa, we explore why Earth Day 2024 is now more vital than ever.

DerbyWheel Africa : Pedalling a Revolution

With the goal of globalising professional keirin racing, DerbyWheel emerges as a pioneer of velodrome cycling and hopes to share the profits generated from its global operation. Shaaban Mohammed, Managing Director of DerbyWheel Africa, tells us more about its growing popularity on the continent.

The Smart Cube : The Cocoa Challenge

Speaking to Nidhi Jain, Commodity Specialist at The Smart Cube, we discuss how tight cocoa supplies in West Africa are impacting the cocoa supply chain, as well as the effect it is having on food production and prices.

Samsung : Small Actions, Big Impact

South African consumers are being encouraged by Samsung to join “Everyday Sustainability” and take action together for a better planet.

Social Commerce : Like, Share, and Buy

As Africa undergoes a digital transformation, social commerce is on the rise. We explore how the phenomenon is changing marketing and trade.

Earth Day 2023 : Waving the Green Flag

Leading with the theme of 'Invest in Our Planet’, we look at how Earth Day 2023 brings together companies of all sizes to highlight the importance of sustainability. 

10 years of Africa Outlook

As Outlook Publishing’s original brand, the founding members of Africa Outlook reflect on the magazine’s journey as we celebrate our 100th issue.

COP27 : Together for Implementation

Countries are set to come together and take action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals at COP27 in Egypt, the first climate change conference held in Africa for six years.

Telehealth : Technology Meets Health

We explore the developing role of telehealth services, and how the use of digital information and communication technologies in health-related services is accelerating across Africa.