Organizations venture to mobilize finance for Africa’s infrastructure
The African Development Bank, Africa50, and the newly launched Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) have signed a letter…
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Africa’s energy transition calls for pragmatic measures
The current geopolitical shock arising from the crisis in Ukraine has compounded the severe impacts already being felt…
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most…
Africa must digitalize to achieve the 4th industrial revolution
Africa must develop high computing capacity to achieve the 4th industrial revolution, said Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Associate Provost…
Experts discuss effects of Russia-Ukraine crisis on Africa
Experts from different African countries gathered in Angola exchange of ideas and experiences on the actual and potential…
Report on Africa addresses continent’s vulnerability during COVID-19
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic pushed an estimated 55 million Africans into extreme poverty in 2020…
Africa renews efforts to stamp out violence against children
Senior government officials and civil society leaders from over 30 African countries met on Wednesday in an effort…
Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) latest training on venture capital for Africans has attracted hundreds of applicants from…
Research finds health hazards of livestock production
Research findings released today by World Animal Protection has laid bare the most damaging human health impacts linked…
Africa poised for rapid private business formation, growth
By Bill Blackie – The configuration of Standard Bank’s recently established Business & Commercial Clients (BCC) division heralds…
Debt financing makes difficult Africa’s recovery from COVID-19
The crippling cost of debt financing for many developing countries has hamstrung their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,…
African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal
African countries, which signed single African air transport market agreement to liberalize air transport of the continent, are…
Africa progresses in addressing gender discriminatory law
Benin, Djibouti, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Liberia show the countries have successfully put national policies in place to advance…
Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future
BHM Research & Intelligence has announced that starting this year, its annual report on the public relations and…
African leaders met to discuss cybersecurity
The First African Summit of Heads of State and Government on Cybersecurity officially began its work this Wednesday…
Panel in Dakar discusses on future of health in Africa
A panel discussion is held on the future of health in Africa and economic resilience by the members…
Global partners launch Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa
To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African,…
Alliance invites African women for agriculture award
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) launches 2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year awards inviting…
Africa Investment Forum virtual boardrooms attract $32.8 billion
The Africa Investment Forum boardrooms have drawn $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects.
MCC Investments ‘powering Africa’ through modern energy solutions
The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Vice President of Compact Operations, Fatema Sumar, united with private sector, development, and…
Recycling plastic waste gathers momentum in Africa
More and more plastic waste is being diverted from landfills and into a circular economy that grows employment…
KELIX bio set to acquire Morocco-based pharmaceutical institute
Development Partners International (DPI) and CDC Group today announced that an agreement has been signed for KELIX bio…
Africa recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
African countries recommitted to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building better through investing in green growth to…
Ethiopian Airlines, Air Djibouti to expedite goods transportation
Ethiopian Airlines signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly commence sea-air multimodal transportation with International Djibouti Industrial Park…
Why Africa is the new frontier for venture capital
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse- Studies show that the practice, skills and knowledge of Venture Capital (VC) in Africa…
Africa to build on progress towards Agenda 2063
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened with a reminder for Africa to acknowledge the…
Ukraine, Russia war leads to food crisis in Africa, Middle East
The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia if not solved quickly may result in global food crisis and…
New program to help Africans excel in VC knowledge
A new program by a private company, Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) is set to support venture capital…
Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to Lamu Port project
Ethiopia reaffirmed its continued commitment to the realization of the under-construction Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) Corridor Project, geared…
Time for United States to invest in Africa, says US official
United States Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the United States will only be part of the future…