Cape Town to host Africa women innovation, entrepreneurship forum
Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) proudly announces the AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards.
Africa advised to monitor development strategies using technology
To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Africa’s $824 billion debt burden hinders its economic potential
Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries’ future growth, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said on Thursday.
WTM Africa 2024 signals surging interest in African tourism
World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) wrapped up its 2024 edition with record-breaking numbers, demonstrating a significant surge in global interest towards African travel and tourism.
How data analytics transforms Africa’s marketing landscape
By Fiso Tshivhandekano and Muriuki Murunge – At the end of last year, the global data analytics market was valued at more than $61 billion. With expectations that it will top the…
Securing legal identity for all Africans key to sustainable development
Development experts are calling for political support to accelerate investment in effective civil registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems that will give legal identity to all members of the population.
Africa told to invest in science, technology
Africa can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future if countries invest in science, technology and innovation, these are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of…
Ethiopia inaugurates new airport in Jinka
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and owned fully by the Government of Ethiopia, inaugurates its Jinka airport project, unveiling a new terminal and support facility buildings.
US initiative to power Africa highlights major achievements
The annual report of Power Africa, the initiative of the United States Government launched a decade ago to help African people access to affordable energy, highlighted major achievements.
USAID launches Africa trade desk
Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers.
Africa Finance Corporation raises $1.16 billion
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced close of its largest ever debt facility, a $1.16 billion syndicated loan, attracting new lenders from the Middle East,…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce to convene on advance with Africa
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement, is set to convene a special edition of “Advance with Africa,” a national U.S. Chamber roadshow,…
Team Ethiopia ranks 3rd in Huawei ICT competition in Tunisia
The Huawei ICT competition global final was held from March 5 to 8, 2024, in Tunisia, amongst 90 students from nine countries – Ethiopia, Mali, Cameroon, Senegal, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and…
Angola represents strategic opportunity for US investors
While Angola represents one of the biggest oil producers in Africa, efforts to increase production to 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 have created newfound investment opportunities for global players.…