Africa Practice

At Africa Practice, we're pioneering change design; a unique methodology that blends systems thinking, human-centred design, creative data exploration, and innovation methods to tackle Africa's most pressing challenges. Recently, our team gathered for a series of workshops where they navigated a comprehensive systems change design process for effective problem-solving. This immersive experience reinforced our commitment to transformative impact. We don't just consult; we co-create sustainable solutions with our partners. Our team is equipped to tackle the continent's evolving challenges with creativity and precision. 🇧🇼 🇿🇦 🇰🇪 🇳🇬 🇹🇿 🇸🇳 🇬🇧 Connect with us to find out how we help to unlock opportunity in a rapidly changing world 👉 info@africapractice.com #AfricaInspires #AfricaTransformation #DreamTeam #Innovation #DesigningChange  #AfricaImpact Cc Marcus Courage, Natalie Maule, Marie Wilke, Kimera Yoko Chetty, Tewodros Sile, Stefanie Posavec

We are back with the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, packed with analyses of recent developments across Africa! In this issue, we delve into: 🇬🇭 Ghana's potential spending freeze ahead of this weekend's election 🇿🇦 South Africa taking over the helm of the G20 presidency 🇹🇩 Chad terminating its defence cooperation agreement with France...and much more

🎵 Forty years since the #BandAid concert, the false narrative about a broken continent plagued by poverty, conflict, corruption and disease still persists. The re-recording of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ accompanied by a new video containing footage of the 1984 Ethiopian famine has sparked debate about its problematic lyrics and imagery that perpetuate negative stereotypes about Africa. In this episode of Tortoise Media’s #TheNewsMeeting, Founder and CEO of Futurelect Lindiwe Mazibuko speaks about the controversial charity single and the “prejudice premium” faced by African sovereign states because of biased global narratives about conflict, corruption, and instability. 🔊 #VolumeUp at 13:56 to hear what Lindiwe says about the true cost of negative stereotypes about Africa 👉 https://bit.ly/3B6GPQP Access the report that we co-authored with Africa No Filter that reveals how Africa loses up to $4.2 billion annually in inflated interest payments on sovereign debt due to negative media stereotypes: https://bit.ly/4dEG66v #WeKnowItsChristmas #AfricaRising #SovereignDebt #MediaNarratives #InvestmentInAfrica #EconomicDevelopment #Stereotypes #ChangeTheNarrative

Africa's vast reserves of #CriticalMinerals are vital to the global #EnergyTransition, but how can the continent move from exporting raw materials to leading in value-added processing? In this episode of Voices of Africa, John Youhanes Magok and Deshan Naidoo join Marcus Courage and Laura (Cornish) Nicholson to discuss green financing, intentional collaboration, downstream beneficiation, and the policies and partnerships essential for sustainable growth. This episode was produced by Africa Practice in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre and the Investing in African Mining Indaba. #MI25 #MiningIndaba Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e_v8RmYV

🇪🇹 The House of People’s Representatives has introduced a 581.98 billion birr (USD 4.5 billion) supplementary budget, first announced in August, increasing total allocations for the year to 1.5 trillion birr—a 56% increase from the original budget passed in July. While the specifics of allocation remain unclear, early indicators suggest that key areas like civil servant salary adjustments and offsetting the impacts of the summer’s macroeconomic reforms,  through subsidies on essential goods, are at the forefront of this decision. This significant move highlights Ethiopia’s commitment to bolstering economic recovery through the Homegrown Economic Reform agenda and addressing rising living costs. 📊 Take a look at our infographic below, which outlined the initial allocation of Ethiopia’s budgetary funds. With the addition of a 581.98 billion birr supplementary budget, priorities may shift. What areas do you think should be the focus for this significant increase in funding? Let’s discuss! #EthiopiaBudget #EconomicRecovery #FiscalPolicy

🇪🇹 The House of People’s Representatives has introduced a 581.98 billion birr (USD 4.5 billion) supplementary budget, first announced in August, increasing total allocations for the year to 1.5 trillion birr—a 56% increase from the original budget passed in July. While the specifics of allocation remain unclear, early indicators suggest that key areas like civil servant salary adjustments and offsetting the impacts of the summer’s macroeconomic reforms,  through subsidies on essential goods, are at the forefront of this decision. This significant move highlights Ethiopia’s commitment to bolstering economic recovery through the Homegrown Economic Reform agenda and addressing rising living costs. 📊 Take a look at our infographic below, which outlined the initial allocation of Ethiopia’s budgetary funds. With the addition of a 581.98 billion birr supplementary budget, priorities may shift. What areas do you think should be the focus for this significant increase in funding? Let’s discuss! #EthiopiaBudget #EconomicRecovery #FiscalPolicy

Gig work is more than a trend—it’s the future of work. With over 1.2 million gig workers in Kenya, this sector is pivotal to our economy. However, legal ambiguity for job providers and workers and algorithmic biases need urgent attention. We are proud to have partnered with the Mastercard Foundation and eMobilis Technology Training Institute and Ajira Digital Program to launch a new policy guide designed to transform the gig economy into a sustainable source of dignified work. The guide outlines actionable steps to create a future where gig workers thrive and businesses can invest with confidence. 🚀 Download the guide now and be part of the change: https://lnkd.in/dppc74sF #GigWork #PolicyReform #PolicyInnovation #SystemsChange #CollaborativeGovernance #FutureOfWork Cc Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) 

⛏️ Africa's abundant critical mineral resources are crucial for the global shift towards clean energy. However, a key question emerges: How can the continent evolve from being merely an exporter of raw materials to becoming a leader in value-added processing? 🎙️ In this episode of Voices of Africa, John Youhanes Magok and Deshan Naidoo join Marcus Courage and Laura (Cornish) Nicholson to discuss green financing, intentional collaboration, downstream beneficiation, and the policies and partnerships essential for sustainable growth. Listen to the episode 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3AWwkzq #AfricaIndustrialisation #AfricaInnovation #SustainableGrowth #AfricanFutures This podcast was produced by Africa Practice in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) and the Investing in African Mining Indaba. Mining Indaba 2025 is taking place from 3-6 February. Secure your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/eANrDdDg

We are back with the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, packed with analyses of recent developments across Africa! In this issue, we delve into: 🇲🇱 Mali's junta dismissing civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga ⚽ Zambia's Barbra Banda named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 🇺🇬 🇰🇪 Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye's arrest in Kenya...and much more

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