Opportunities for customer-centric fintechs in tough economic headwind
By Andy Jury – At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries over the coming…
Unlocking AI potential in 2024
By Othelo Vieira – 2023 has seen the phenomenal rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the latest in a long line of AI technologies designed to help organisations to improve their business.
IFAD urges leaders to address root causes of hunger, rural poverty
As the climate crisis intensifies and multiple conflicts increase global instability, visionary and committed political leadership is more crucial than ever to address the root causes of hunger, extreme poverty, and inequitable…
AfDB appointed new private sector development department head
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Sunday appointed Aida Ngir Ngom as the new Director of its Private Sector Development Department.
TECNO Mobile Ethiopia unveils two smartphones
Innovative technology brand TECNO unveiled its latest SPARK 20 series model at a grand event in Addis Ababa attended by TECNO Mobile Ethiopia executives, Senior representatives of the Ethiopian Football community, and…
US helps Ethiopian universities strengthen internationalization
The United States has been a key partner in the development of Ethiopia’s higher education system since the 1950’s, with the development of Jimma and Haramaya agricultural colleges under President Truman’s Point…
UNDP launches Africa’s startup revolution initiative
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have just launched the bold and ambitious “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries.
Global foreign direct investment up 3 percent, UN report
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in 2023, at an estimated $1.37 trillion, showed a marginal increase (+3%) over 2022, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade (UNCTAD) FDI report released…
Africa Travel Week partners with Tourism Investment Forum Africa
In a strategic move to drive investment opportunities across Africa’s travel and tourism sector, Africa Travel Week (ATW) has secured a partnership with Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA).
Charitable match fuels drive to transform Africa’s community pitches
Global Innovative technology brand TECNO, as the official sponsor of the Africa Cup in Côte d’Ivoire, organized a star-studded charity match on the second day of the opening ceremony.
Egypt secures $250 million boost for economic resilience
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a $250 million Sharia-law compliant trade loan facility to the Government of Egypt in partnership with the…
U.S. Africa Command head advances U.S.-Nigeria cooperation
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods visited Nigeria last week to advances cooperation with the United States.
WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online
The China Tourism Academy predicts that the recovery process of the inbound and outbound tourism market will further accelerate in 2024, with annual inbound and outbound tourism trips exceeding 264 million trips.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, encouragement, and thoughtful advice towards the actualisation of the project.