Mozambique sees higher economic growth and wider deficit in 2024
Mozambique sees economic growth picking up to 5.5% next year but its budget deficit widening to 10.4% of gross domestic…
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Athlete deaths among devastating impact on sport
The bloody two-year conflict between Ethiopia’s government and forces in the region began in November 2020 and led to thousands…
Rescuer describes moment survivor pulled from Zambia mine
Earlier, we reported that a survivor had been rescued from a mine in Zambia where dozens of workers have been…
Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion
A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial area on the main…
Tanzanians wonder where where Vice-President Philip Mpango has gone
Some Tanzanians have expressed concern over the whereabouts of Vice-President Philip Mpango, who has not been seen in public for…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embraces the future of football: The sports industry’s greatest minds congregate in Jeddah for World Football Summit
The second edition of World Football Summit Asia (www.Asia.WorldFootballSummit.com) will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the 12th-13th of…
Kendrick Lamar thrills fans with Rwanda concert
Fans are raving about rapper Kendrick Lamar’s “extraordinary performance” in Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday night. Wowing fans with hit songs…
Kenya to send 1,500 farm workers to Israel amid Hamas war
Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, the labour ministry has said. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after…
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE UK,
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE UK, AT THE CLOSE OF HER 2ND EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ENERGY,…
Africa Will Need Pragmatism, Not Idealism, to Achieve a Just Energy Transition (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Western leaders often urge African nations to make a rapid transition…
Responsible Resourcing Awards: Recognising Junior Miners’ Sustainability Initiatives and Excellence
Mining Indaba (www.MiningIndaba.com) understands how important ESG is to the mining industry, two years ago we introduced the Junior ESG…
Do As We Say, Not as We Do: Wealthy Nations’ Expectations for Africa (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) When examining how fossil fuel exploration, production, and usage differ between…
Africa Finance Corporation agrees EUR50 million loan facility with Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA (CDP) for climate resilient infrastructure
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, and Italian development finance institution Cassa Depositi…
Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank President invites business leaders to invest in Africa to accelerate decarbonization
The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina, called on African business leaders to take advantage of investment…
Shaping Retails Future – Trends Recap 2023 (By Mike Smollan)
By Mike Smollan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Smollan (https://Smollan.com). As per the Edge Global Insights Report 2023 – overall,…
Navigating Opportunities: Europe’s Role in Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry
Since early discoveries of oil and gas in Africa, European operators and service providers have made substantial investments in unlocking…
Global leaders call for increased resources to provide 1 billion people with clean cooking solutions in Africa
“Every woman, every mother must be able to turn on the gas cooker and cook a decent meal like anywhere…
Conference of the Parties (COP28): Africa could lose $25 billion per year as new European Union (EU) carbon tax comes into effect, warns African Development Bank’s Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has warned that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly…
Helmsman Quality and Technology Services Company Ltd. (HQTS) Secures Contract for Pre-Export Verification of Conformity Assessments on Specialised Equipment and Materials for Uganda Oil and Gas Projects
Helmsman Quality and Technology Services Company Ltd. (HQTS) (www.HQTS.com), a leading provider of third-party quality assurance services, has entered into…
Emaswati to Benefit as FirstRand Lists Substantial Shares of First National Bank (FNB) Eswatini
Emaswati get to own 24.99% of FNB Eswatini (www.FNBSwaziland.co.sz) through the sale of shares by the FirstRand Group. The listing…