Sisi Afrika Magazine – – Page 3

Sisi publishes periodical issues in Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, and Economy & Politics.

US, Europe begin scramble for Africa’s satellite internet market

Europe joins US in the battle for under-served African customers in an already competitive internet market - with France eyeing up to 26 African markets, majority being francophone countries.

Art & Culture Music & Film

Princess Jully: The Bold Benga Queen Who Campaigned Against AIDS Scourge When Other Artists Maintained a Conspiracy of Silence

It was all bliss until 1997. At the height of the Dunia Mbaya fame, the band was performing at Kenyatta Sports Centre in Kisumu, one eventful Sunday in October 1997, when her husband began palpitating on stage. The following Friday, Prince Julie collapsed and died, forcing a young Princess Jully to painfully chart a new musical path for herself. After laying her husband to rest, she picked whatever pieces remained from their band and trudged on. Princess Jully was a natural born fighter. In 1999, she won Shs 100,000 and a Mercedes Benz at the 1999 Kisima Awards for her Dunia Mbaya hit.

Politics & Economy

Joe Biden in Africa: US president has ignored the continent for his entire term – why he’s visiting Angola

The proposed visit reflects Africa’s growing importance to the US, amid the “new cold war” sparked by rivalry with China. The US is responding to the expanding influence of China, Russia and other emerging powers in Africa. It’s intensifying economic, diplomatic and military cooperation.

Science & Health

Optima Clinical Launches to Transform Data Management and Biostatistics in Clinical Trials

Founded by renowned and experienced African biostatisticians, Optima Clinical aims to revolutionize data management and biostatistics globally, focusing on clinical trials in low resource settings.

Politics & Economy

Green solutions shore up balance sheets for African firms

Going green is proving lucrative for African firms, with over 40% seeing a direct boost to their bottom lines from decarbonisation efforts.

Technology & Innovation

African payment startups eye continental opportunities in e-invoicing

African startups offering business payment solutions have identifyied a new market opportunity: compliance at African enterprises as governments phase out traditional paper-based billing.

Technology & Innovation

Small enterprises to drive big gains for Africa’s cross border payment Fintechs – report

Citi’s forecast anticipates up to 10% of the cross-border payments will slip into Fintech hands within the next five years. Africa stands to benefit.

Technology & Innovation

Top 10 investors in African tech startups

Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent's innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors.

Art & Culture

Sudan is burning and foreign powers are benefiting – what’s in it for the UAE

According to the UN refugee agency, more than 7 million people are internally displaced, nearly 2 million have fled to neighbouring countries and 25 million (half of the population) are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Estimates suggest that over 20,000 people have been killed since the war began in April 2023.

Technology & Innovation

Starlink seek greater market share in Africa with “game-changing” router-free service

Starlink’s intention to offer a router-free service would be a "wake-up call" for Africa's telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa’s telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold.