Glasgow 2026: Glasgow Dancers and Communities to Join Scottish Dance Theatre at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Scottish Dance Theatre will take centre stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, bringing together professional dancers and community performers for a major celebration of movement, culture and connection. The internationally recognised company will feature in the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Scottish Dance Theatre […]
University of Glasgow Opens New £50,000 Community Grant Fund to Support Local Organisations
Community organisations across Glasgow now have another opportunity to secure funding after the University of Glasgow announced the third round of its GRID Civic Grant Fund, offering £50,000 to projects that improve lives across the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID). Since its launch in 2024, the fund has invested more than £125,000 in over 50 […]
Living Longer Could Be the World’s Next Economic Revolution
For decades, longer life expectancy has been viewed mainly as a challenge for governments struggling with rising healthcare costs and ageing populations. But a growing body of research argues that living longer could instead become one of the greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century. A new report from the World Economic Forum, The Longevity […]
Africa’s World Cup Breakthrough: Did African Brands Miss Their Biggest Marketing Moment?
Africa’s remarkable performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may prove to be one of the continent’s biggest business stories, not just one of its greatest sporting achievements. For the first time in World Cup history, nine of Africa’s ten representatives progressed to the Round of 32, signalling the growing competitiveness of African football on […]
South African Banking Story Wins 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year
The 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year has been awarded to It’s About Tyme: Banking Beyond Borders by Adrian Saville and Bruce Whitfield, recognising a book that explores banking, entrepreneurship and African business success on the global stage. The winners received the prestigious award, a trophy and a $10,000 cash prize during a […]
Nigeria Demands Answers After Killings of Citizens in South Africa
Nigeria has called for a full investigation into the deaths of two of its citizens in South Africa, reigniting concerns over xenophobia, migrant safety, and relations between two of Africa’s largest economies. The two men were killed on 28 June in separate incidents that have attracted international attention. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
How Cape Verde Turned Its Global Diaspora into a National Strength
Cape Verde is proving that a nation’s greatest asset is not always found in its natural resources. Instead, it may be its people, wherever they are in the world. Today, more Cape Verdeans live outside the African island nation than within its borders. While many countries see large-scale emigration as a challenge, Cape Verde has […]
Black Professionals UK Founder Enoch Adeyemi Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University to Enoch Adeyemi during its final summer graduation ceremony at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Enoch Adeyemi moved to the UK in 2003 and has established a successful career in financial services, holding senior roles with major organisations including […]
Glasgow residents back safer streets as confidence in walking and cycling grows
More people in Glasgow are feeling confident about walking, wheeling and cycling in their local communities, according to the Glasgow Walking and Cycling Index 2025, which highlights growing public support for safer streets and better active travel infrastructure. The latest report, produced by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in partnership with Glasgow City Council, surveyed […]
Glasgow Film Theatre Unveils Exciting July Programme with Classic Films, Special Guests and 70mm Epic
Film lovers in Glasgow have plenty to look forward to this July as Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has announced a packed programme featuring celebrated filmmakers, timeless classics, special guest events and the city’s only 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. One of the month’s highlights is a special season celebrating acclaimed […]