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Remote, captivating destinations across East Africa:  Rusinga Island Lodge-Lake Victoria- Kenya

Eighty miles from the Maasai Mara stands an exquisite lodge with its well-manicured lawns kissing the shores of Africa’s largest fresh water lake, Lake Victoria. The resortis very popular for honeymoons, which makes it an ideal location for The Proposal and maybe a two day R&R to allow each of you take in the planning of a happily-ever-after. Sounds like fairytale? I know. Rusinga Island offers exclusivity coupled with tranquility, just the recipe for a memorable vacation.

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Remote, captivating destinations across East Africa: Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda

If you are a bird watcher, you will find Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda a haven. Nothing beats the canopy walk and in the park. This dizzying platform runs across the massive and thick forested park, offering the visitor an uninterrupted bird view of the wildlife below. The park is located 4-5 hours’ drive from Kigali, with a picturesque landscape and backdrops to form part of the memories. Should you wish to break the journey, Nyanza King’s palace will be ideal. Consider booking into any of the nearby lodges or better still, take the weekend for a camping treat in the wild

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Remote, captivating destinations across East Africa: Mnemba-Zanzibar

Renowned for pristine beaches, Mnemba forms one of Zanzibar’s Spice Islands. Discovered by the Arabs in the 18th Century, the alluring beach and the endless azure waters of the Indian Ocean has secured the island a rank on the list of world’s most romantic islands. This paradise, in the north east coast of Zanzibar offers rustic exclusivity for any couple wishing for a place that has the world on a standstill.

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Remote, captivating destinations across East Africa: Bazaruto Archipelago-Mozambique

A lot has been written about this paradise – it has been voted No. 5 on Condé Nast Traveler Readers Top 30 Islands in the world. Daniel Craig of James Bond claims to have left a piece of his heart at one of the five islands – Vamizi, while the island Santa Carolina formed the location for Survivor South Africa Series 2010. Quite literally, this paradise is one of Africa’s destinations that blows one’s heart effortlessly. It’s a dreamy, barefoot luxury experience that will have all the cushioning while down on one knee should you consider popping the big question this San Valentine.

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21-year-old Entrepreneur Tackling Africa’s Food Poverty From DR Congo

Benedict Mundele is the founder of Surprise Tropicale, an organic local food canteen and catering company that aims to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle in her community in the capital Kinshasa. The idea came to her while studying hospitality and researching food produced in tropical environments. She was shocked to discover that the DRC imported so much of the food it should be producing in abundance. Furthermore, a lot of the food it does produce gets exported cheaply, processed in other countries, and sold back to the country at more expensive prices.

“Like mangos,” she highlighted. “Mangos are grown in tropical climates like the DRC. But we have mango juice sold in our country that comes from elsewhere where it is not tropical. It is very expensive and a lot of people can’t afford it.

Her entrepreneurial vision and efforts led to her selection as an Anzisha Prize finalist last year, a competition that recognises young Africans who are using entrepreneurship to bring positive change to their community. She was also named one of the promising young World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘Global Shapers’ and was selected to attend the WEF on Africa, held in Nigeria, last year.

http://www.ventures-africa.com/2015/02/21-year-old-entrepreneur-tackling-africas-food-poverty-from-dr-congo/

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Kampala

With a population of over 2 million inhabitants, Kampala is the largest city in Uganda which is referred to “pearl of Africa”. The discovery of oil in 2006 ushered in a rise in investments, Uganda’s tourism sector is also worthy of note as it has witnessed an influx of travellers from around the world and became a major source of revenue between 2013 and 2015. It has had a steady rise in its GDP since 2012 which is predicted to increase by 6.3% by 2015 at $26.9.

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Addis Ababa

This strategically located largest and capital city of Ethiopia – often regarded as “the political capital of Africa”, it hosts the Africa Union. This city also sets the pace for its African counterparts as it launched its newly developed railway depicting its advancement in infrastructural development. Last year, a GDP of $49.9 was registered and this is predicted to rise by 8.5% in this year with strong business links with China. Ethiopia is the only African country on the People’s Choice list of Top 10 Best Tourist Destination for 2015 which reflects its business inclination. 

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Nairboi 

Kenya’s largest city and capital stays relevant not only because of it being an amazing tourist destination but also for its business acumen. With a GDP of $62.7 in 2014 which is predicted to increase by 6.2% in 2015, Kenya stands out in East Africa. Nairobi is home to a myriad of both local and international businesses. The Nairobi Stock Exchange also boasts to be one of the largest in Africa which is pretty impressive and their Commercial Bank, the biggest within the region. Nairobi is also home to a number of African headquarters of international banks, companies – Pfizer, The World Bank and The Sage Group amongst others. The Kenyan Airways also play a key role in making the city an African hub. 

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa, bustles with its relatively healthy financial stance and the government’s activeness in reducing the occurrence of crime and the improvement of infrastructures. It is as though the city is getting ready for a wave of international investments. Jo’burg as fondly called is notable as the traditional place for business in Southern Africa and also for the strong industry and economic growth.

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Casablanca

The economic capital of Morocco is quite notable in African business now. It became the first African investor in Central and West Africa. Technical cooperation agreements, cultural as well as several trade agreements have helped to intensify trade and investment to confer on Morocco’s position second transmitter African FDI in Africa after South Africa. The strategies used by large Moroccan economic operators, such as Youssoufia Phosphates, Attijariwafabank the bank, the airline – Royal Air Morocco (RAM) etc. attest to the real and significant breakthrough Moroccan companies in African markets.

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Abidjan

The economic capital of Ivory Coast is one of the largest French-speaking city in Africa and has experienced remarkable growth after a decade of political instability. Theimprovement of the Abidjan harbour signifies a positive growth in their economy. Abidjan is also re-hosts the

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. It has had significant economic growth as it now ranks sixth of the twenty-three African stock exchanges and the construction of the “Third Bridge”, the Henri Konan marks a significant innovation in supporting its growing population. Ivory Coast has managed to maintain a steady increase in its GDP per capita it is also predicted to experience a 7.9 percent increase in 2015

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Top seven business destinations in Africa: Lagos

Lagos is noted to be a magnet of foreigners looking to establish business in Nigeria. The strategic location and sheer size of the population makes the hustle and bustle even more animated.

Nigeria’s GDP has been growing since 2012 and approaching $594.3 in 2014 and is also predicted to increase by 7.3 percent in 2015 making it the first economy in Africa.

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Impacting Ghana from a Foreign Land

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Francis Aduoffei is no ordinary man. For most Africans in the diaspora, going overseas is assumed the end of their woes and a chance to live free of the burdens of family and friends. Only very few look back to the affairs of the forgotten back home and the founder of the Ceciyaa Foundation is one of such rare men in Africa. What started as a yearly shipment of a loaded container to Ghana has now grown into a-faceted Foundation, all aimed at the betterment of humanity. The Ceciyaa Foundation also runs a campaign project called the Ghana for Ghana Mission.

Other initiatives by the mission include donations to schools, renovation works at clinics, and girl empowerment among several others already in place. Despite several hiccups in the way, the Foundation expands by the day, with more hands joining in and reaching out to the people of Ghana.

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Mrs. Modupe Ehirim; Proprietress, Hidden Treasures Book store

Mrs Modupe Ehirim is a chemical engineer and an ILO-trained business trainer who is passionate about youth mentorship; helping young people find and chart their life’s paths. She is the 2nd Vice-President of NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women NNEW and Vice-President of NNEW Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited. Hidden Treasures Bookstore was an experiment after she had taken early retirement. Her love of reading drove her idea of starting a bookstore. In March 2003 she opened for business. http://www.konnectafrica.net/mrs-modupe-ehirim/

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Preserving the Rich African Heritage through Storytelling

AfroTalez is designed for children between the ages of 2 to 10 and is available for Android users and can be downloaded for free from the Google Play store. So far, the app has more than 50,000 users. Elizabeth Kperrun has taken up the hard task to amalgamate the African culture with the ever evolving technology.  She has adapted African folk tales to the 21st century by focusing on children’s stories that teach moral lessons. The Nigerian born techpreneur and fashion designer developed AfroTalez, a mobile application, to preserve some of the stories she was told as a child in eastern Benue state, Nigeria. Elizabeth is a firm believer in the potency of good storytelling and its ability to influence the lives of children.

“Sometimes, you can’t teach a child something by telling the child, ‘Don’t do this.’ But in the context of a story, a child can learn that somebody stole something and then something bad happened to them. Alternatively, someone did something good and they ended up really happy or really rich.” She explains

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Farafenni is on the north bank of the Gambia River, about 120km inland from the capital Banjul. The town is experiencing fast growth mainly due to its geographical locationon the main road between Dakar and the Casamance (the southern area of Senegal). The ferry to cross the Gambia River is situated at Farafenni. “Intensive trade activities in Farafenni have attracted numerous services companies, such as banks and insurance firms, which drive economic development in the town, and consequently an influx of people,” says DHL’s Claude Edgard Zocli.

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Mbarara is a growing industrial town 280km from Uganda’s capital Kampala.

“Traditionally located in the centre of the dairy farming district of Uganda, it has now attracted investors involved in the manufacturing of dairy products. There are also breweries and beverage companies expanding to the area. Because of a favourable climate and abundant availability of land, it is one of the most attractive investor areas here at the moment,” explains local DHL head Asteway Desta.

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