Drives intelligent healthcare through e-health
“Health is wealth.” The famous proverb that has always held true and assumes even greater significance, today, as a host of manmade and environmental factors take a heavy toll on physical and…
IFC invests $11.5 billion in Africa in 2023
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group provided record financing of $11.5 billion in Africa in 2023, helping to accelerate social and economic growth in multiple frontiers.
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge wins award
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023.
Private health college in Ethiopia celebrates 20th anniversary
KEA-MED College of Ethiopia celebrates its 20th anniversary as the Addis Ababa Campus held today graduation ceremony for its students trained in various streams in TVET, including undergraduate and master’s degree levels…
USAID finances maternal, child health projects in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Federal Ministry of Health (MOH) officially launched the USAID Quality Healthcare activity, a new maternal and child health project that will be…
PhosAgro issues $740 million replacement bonds
PJSC PhosAgro, one of the world’s largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers (the “Company”), hereby announces that it has successfully completed all procedures for the placement of replacement bonds worth USD 740 million…
South Africa TB vaccine demonstrates 100% protection
By Woubishet Sisay Gessesse – The Walter Sisulu University and North-West University in South Africa unveiled the results of their preclinical trials for a combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19.
Unlocking youth power in tackling climate change
By Elizabeth Wathuti – In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts, floods, and heat waves that wreak havoc on vulnerable communities.
Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, UAE join BRICS
The economic bloc known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) that among others aims to end Western economic and political hegemony, has invited six countries – Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran,…
Singapore to host low-carbon energy, climate technologies summit
Singapore to set to host low-carbon energy, climate technologies (Gastech 2023) summit, one of the largest energy conference and exhibition.
IMF reflects on Kuwait economy urging for structural reform
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reflected on the economy of Kuwait urging for a structural reform. The call came after the IMF concluded the Article IV consultation with…
Ethiopian Airlines adds flights to South Korea
Ethiopian Airlines said it is set to increase its weekly passenger flights to Seoul, South Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. Ethiopian will also deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on…
Africa told to harness mineral reserves for economic transformation
Africa should harness its vast mineral reserves to drive economic transformation and accelerate sustainable development on the back of power poverty, urges the Acting Executive UN Secretary of the Economic Commission for…
Dakar set to host conference on Africa’s debt tragedy
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is set to host a continental conference that aims to reflect on the growing debt tragedy of African countries and possible solutions.