Renew Capital set to fund 50 tech startups in Africa
Renew Capital launched Renew Venture Lab Fund 2 (RVL2), aiming to invest in and empower up to 50…
2024
Africa finance barometer highlights progress, persistent challenges
The Africa Financial Industry Summit-AFIS and Deloitte unveiled the third edition of their African Financial Industry Barometer, which…
OSC launches greater South Information System
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Southern Cooperation (OSC), Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, today launched the Greater South…
Zimbabwe set to host African finance ministers
Finance and economic planning ministers are set to gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, this month for the upcoming…
Ethiopia inaugurates Gode Airport
The Government of Ethiopia on Sunday inaugurated Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal building and aircraft parking with taxiway…
African leaders urged to cure shocking foundational learning crisis
By Shiferaw Tadesse – As the World Bank has recently unveiled a shocking data on foundational learning in…
U.S. diplomats set to visit Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee is set to arrive Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today as…
USAID launches $70 million community nutrition project in Ethiopia
USAID Mission Director Scott Hocklander and the Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse, on her last day as…
U.S. Embassy, British Council train English educators in Ethiopia
Quality English education is essential for opening educational and economic opportunities for Ethiopian students and it is crucial…
IOM Council chair concludes visit to Ethiopia
The Chairperson of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Council, Ambassador Dr. Katharina Stasch, today concluded a three-day…
Ethiopia appoints new deputy PM, foreign, health ministers
The Ethiopian parliament on Thursday approved the appointment of new deputy prime minister, and ministers of foreign and…
Rainforest Alliance hosts coffee farms related events in Ethiopia
Leaders of the Rainforest Alliance, the global non-profit landscape development and supply chains giant, and its stakeholders have…
Huawei named top employer in Africa
Top Employers Institute has recently unveiled the list of certified Top Employer companies. For the fourth consecutive year,…
US funded children learning program in Ethiopia celebrates anniversary
United States Ambassador Ervin Massinga, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen, Professor Berhanu Nega, Minister of Education, and Danish…
Motorola Solutions, Google Cloud to advance safety technology
Motorola Solutions and Google Cloud today announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions…
Airports, airlines increase investment in IT, new report
A new report released by SITA (the Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques), says airports and airlines has has…
UN agencies call for investment in FGM survivors in Ethiopia
Two UN agencies – UNICEF and UNFPA – call for investment in Female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors in…
Africa Travel Week to celebrate10th anniversary
Celebrating its 10th B2B travel events anniversary, Africa Travel Week has revealed a packed schedule for its 2024…
No-one died for Somalia more than Ethiopians, Abiy said
Thousands of Ethiopian soldiers have died for Somalia in the fight against the extremist group al-Shabaab, said Prime…
Azerbaijan elections survey reveals support to President Aliyev
By Anwar Hussien Mohammed – A recent survey conducted by the US-based Oracle Advisory Group has shed light…
China’s Geespace launches eleven low-orbit satellites
China’s Geespace conducted its second satellite launch on 3rd February, sending eleven satellites into low Earth orbit, finish…
Abu Dhabi to establish green hydrogen industrial complex
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – In line with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Net Zero Strategy 2050 and…
Ethiopia’s largest vessel ABBAY II arrives Djibouti Port
The largest Ethiopian bulk vessel ABBAY II on Thursday arrives Djibouti Port for the first-time delivering fertilizers from…
United Imaging expands healthcare, technology partnerships
United Imaging, a global leader in medical technology, has solidified pivotal partnerships with various healthcare and technology entities…
Heart Aerospace raises $107 million
Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace today announced it raised a total of $107 million in Series B…
Radisson announces its first safari hotel in South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and…
Global Environment Facility to invest $1 billion in climate change adaptation
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) governing board will start 2024 with decisions on…
Expert advices traditional conflict resolution to IGAD members
By Yeneneh Sisay – In order to make land use among The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member…
Dubai to host Global Black Impact Summit
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is set to host Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 next month.
IFAD issued one billion SEK sustainable bond
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) issued its first SEK club deal today, a strong indication of…