Africa’s forestry sector through a new lens Forestry is a diverse sector and in South Africa its economic contribution remains significant. South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8-billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods, many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. In […]
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Close but not bacon yet The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini is a gem in the country’s crown. We came across this scene recently. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expedtions. When I was young the “experts” told me that a large campfire keeps lions and other wildlife away from camp at
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Unlocking Africa’s hospitality and tourism opportunities Africa’s travel and tourism sector is expected to be worth USD33.54 billion by 2029. By Joep Schoof, Chief Operating Officer at Valor Hospitality Partners – Africa For decades, African leaders and their global finance experts have pinned their hopes on the continent’s rich abundance of natural resources for economic
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The Seychelles’ journey towards renewable energy The Seychelles had to overcome many challenges in its journey towards renewable energy By Axel Scholle, Co-founder and Business Developer at Sustainable Power Solutions The Seychelles has long faced challenges in its journey towards renewable energy, primarily due to limited land availability, suboptimal wind resources, and its reliance on Heavy
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Conservation agriculture in Malawi boosts soil carbon storage An agroecological approach raised soil organic carbon by up to 20%. By Leon Louw founder of Endorphin Expeditions and WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. A new study in Malawi’s Mzimba district has found that conservation agriculture (CA) can significantly improve soil organic carbon (SOC) levels
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TTOS to revolutionise South Africa’s tourism sector The Trusted Tour Operators Scheme is set to revolutionise South Africa’s tourism sector. On Monday at the Meetings Africa event held in Johannesburg, South Africa, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber, and Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tourism Business
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