Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40…
Five African countries report anthrax outbreaks, over 1100 cases recorded
Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related…
Moody’s Affirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with Stable Outlook for the 16th Consecutive Year
Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th…
Military and Police Officers in Rumbek Learn to Uphold Child Rights
Ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has led to untold suffering for women and children. For its…
Kazakhstan is championing climate-smart farming – Report says
IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) alongside the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) and the TALAP Center…
Establishing Black Platforms that Creating Opportunity for Black Talent
The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS), a highly anticipated event celebrating #BlackExcellence and fostering global unity, is set to address…
Tanzania approves assignment of Afren’s former interest in the Tanga block to Octant
Petrodel Resources Ltd. (‘Petrodel’), a leading energy company in the development of oil and gas reserves, confirms Tanzania’s Minister of…
Rwanda: African Development Bank and the Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF) mobilize USD 250 million to improve access to water and sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved loans of almost USD 250 million to Rwanda…
Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme
Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry…
First comprehensive Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center in Nigeria opens its doors
In a major milestone in the treatment of stroke patients, the first comprehensive private sector Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid…
The National Entrepreneurship Council (CNE): A new lease of life for entrepreneurship in Senegal and the Diaspora
Under the presidency of His Excellency, Prime Minister Amadou BA, and following a successful initial information meeting on November 13,…
Activator HQ releases Africa’s Top 100 Business Opportunities to Watch in 2024
Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations,…
As Conference of the Parties (COP28) Wraps Up, We Must Remember, Aid to Africa Is (Still!) Not the Answer (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). There was an era when Africa and Western pop music were…
African Countries Should Reject Anti-Fossil Fuel Policies at Conference of the Parties (COP28)
With COP 28 set to conclude in the coming days, a COP where African countries fiercely defended the role oil…
Launch of Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) – London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Islamic Finance Development Report 2023: Navigating Uncertainty
Green and sustainability Sukuk represents a key theme at COP28; Global ESG Sukuk issuance totaled US$8.4 billion in 2022; Growth…
African Development Bank approves $66 million loan for equity enhancement of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors has approved a $66 million loan to the government of Tanzania…
South Africa: African Development Bank approves $1 billion guarantee from the United Kingdom to support SA’s Just Energy Transition
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $1 billion guarantee program in collaboration…
Amid rising corruption, most Africans say they risk retaliation if they speak up, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile reveals
A majority of Africans say that corruption in their country is rising, that their government is failing in its efforts…
Rugby: South Africa get the party started at HSBC SVNS in Cape Town
The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12…
COP 28: Sierra Leone annouces its first wind farm
British renewable energy group Octopus Energy has partnered with Sherbro Alliance Partners to establish Sierra Leone’s first wind farm in…