IMF advises Angola to implement subsidy reform
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised Angola to fully implement the subsidy reform mitigation measures to support the vulnerable population.
Cairo to host Afreximbank African trade center
African Export-Import Bank has signed a formal agreement for the acquisition of land for the New Administrative Capital African Trade Centre (NAC-ATC), which will house the Bank’s headquarters, along with other trade-supporting…
African MPs urged to seriously interrogate executives on debt
The Members of parliament (MPs) of African countries are urged to seriously interrogate their executives to understand the magnitude and usage of the debt the executives borrow on behalf of their people.
Dar es Salaam set to host Africa food forum
The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum is set to convene from September 5th to 8th, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
GIIG, UNICEF Ethiopia partner for startup awards Africa summit
Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the exclusive rights holder to the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa, and UNICEF Ethiopia partner for the 2022/23 GSA Africa Summit.
Africa urged to harness green resources to boost energy security
Africa must swiftly harness its rich mineral and natural resources to drive a clean energy revolution and accelerate sustainable development amidst the current climate crisis, the Acting Executive Secretary of the UN…
Opportunities for African OPEC members
By NJ Ayuk – In this article the writer argues that delayed organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cuts mean opportunity for African members. Quota-related decisions made at OPEC’s 35th meeting…
itel unveils S23+ smartphone in Ethiopia
itel, one of the global consumer electronic products boasting excellent user experience, has officially announced the imminent arrival of its flagship curved screen smartphone, the itel S23+.
IFAD, Stanbic Bank to cut money transfer costs to Uganda
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) today announced a partnership that will cut the cost incurred by Ugandan migrant workers sending money home in half…
Nairobi climate summit urged to discuss animal protection
World Animal Protection and Partners have called upon African governments and the Africa Climate Summit 2023 to acknowledge the climate and environmental impact of unsustainable livestock production systems.
Botswana growth to slow to 3.8 percent in 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Botswana’s economic growth is expected to slow to 3.8 percent in 2023 from 5.8 percent in 2022 “due to the projected decline in diamond production and…
PhosAgro signs new collective bargaining agreements
The Board of Directors of PJSC PhosAgro, one of the world’s leading producers of phosphate-based fertilizers, welcomed, at its meeting today, the signing of new collective bargaining agreements at all Group enterprises.
IMF report unveils Africa greatest climate change casualties
By Jihad Azour, Abebe Aemro Selassie – Climate change poses grave threats to countries across Africa—but especially fragile and conflict-affected states. As the continent’s leaders converge on Kenya for next week’s African…
African solution, new world order prescribed for debt burden
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Dakar, Senegal – Calling for an African solution and a new world order, the third edition of African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD III) that aims…