It seems as if I wasn't the only one feeling like there has been too much bloodshed around the world in 2016 - the hashtag #2016in3words went viral globally over the weekend after the attack in Nice, France, with people expressing their weariness with all the death and sadness. I wrote a column about it: '#Trending: Stop the world, I want to get off'.
In South Africa, the broader communications industry said goodbye this weekend to industry stalwart, Ruth Golembo, who passed away suddenly, last Thursday, 14 July 2016. Gone too soon, she will be greatly missed by us all as a mentor, influencer, a dynamic person with a vivacious personality. Long life to her family. Bizcommunity has put up a Tribute Page for those who knew her, to honour her.
It was a historic moment for the African Union this weekend as it launched its single Africa passport at the annual summit in Kigali, Rwanda.
Afro-Mindset's Golden Muzanago wrote a great piece last week about why there are a 'billion reasons to believe in Africa'; Tanzania is working with Tigo to connect its secondary schools to the internet; there are new opportunities for Kenya's entrepreneurs as the ecommerce market develops; seamless payment systems are being rolled out in Ghana to bank the unbanked; and various media groups are expanding services in Africa, like the BBC and Econet Media.
Have a happy week!
Louise Marsland
Africa Editor: Bizcommunity.com
