In what is being seen as a revolutionary development in the HIV prevention context, the US Centers for Disease Control endorses PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) in its updated clinical guidelines (May 2014), saying that it could help up to half a million Americans. PrEP refers to taking a daily Truvada pill (containing tenofovir and emtricitabine) in […]
In Conversation with Matshidiso Masire – Part 3
Matshidiso Masire recently joined Baird’s CMC as a full associate. Along with her deep expertise in programme development and public affairs, communication and advocacy strategy, Matshidiso also brings to the table her passion for sustainable change in Africa. In Part 3 of this three-part series (read parts 1 and part 2 ), Matshidiso tells us […]
In Conversation with Matshidiso Masire – Part 2
Matshidiso Masire recently joined Baird’s CMC as a full associate. Along with her deep expertise in programme development and public affairs, communication and advocacy strategy, Matshidiso also brings to the table her passion for sustainable change in Africa. In Part 2 of this three-part series (read Part 1 here), Matshidiso highlights challenges specific to southern […]
In Conversation with Matshidiso Masire – Part 1
“Matshidiso is one of the best Africa advocates and consultants with whom I have worked. She is in that rare league of great consultants who are both effective and efficient.” – Francois Baird (Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Baird’s CMC) Matshidiso Masire recently joined Baird’s CMC as a full associate. Along with her deep expertise in programme […]
One Africa, One Market
By Francois Baird In the words of a recent guest column in The New Age, “Suddenly, everyone is in love with Africa.” We are inching closer and closer to realising the dream of the Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA), which will cover around 26 African countries and serve a market of approximately 700 million people. […]