ARC pays out over $170 million in claims
The African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) commemorates its 10th anniversary and outlines a decade of impact, which…
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Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing to $40 billion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from US$20 billion in 2021…
Why USSD mobile banking is viable solution for Africa
With its innovative Engagement Banking Platform (EBP), Backbase has been engaged in providing its services to sure financial…
Nairobi Declaration redefines Africa’s resolve for agricultural transformation
By Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko – From 7-9 May this year, more than 4,000 key stakeholders including 10…
African ministers call for international financial system remaking
Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for radical action to reform the international…
AU to combat neglected tropical diseases in Africa
The African Union’s development agency, and uniting to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have signed an historic agreement…
How services trade, green transition benefit everyone
By Xiangchen Zhang – African nations and the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs) have much to gain from the…
Africa sustainable development report launched in New York
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development…
Annual Africa-Caribbean trade could reach $1.8 billion by 2028
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could rise to $1.8 billion per year by 2028 if value addition,…
WTO, Afreximbank to leverage Africa’s unique resource endowment
Today, African Export-Import Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify…
How Ethiopia’s electric vehicle revolution paves sustainable future
By Henok Tadele HAILE – In the heart of East Africa, a green revolution is quietly unfolding. Ethiopia,…
Strengthening financial systems for sustainable development in Africa
In a significant step toward bolstering public finance systems, experts and stakeholders from across Africa gathered today for…
Unlocking Africa’s mineral wealth
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is set to hold a pre-event…
TotalEnergies launches Africa startup challenge
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – To recognize and award 100 African startups, TotalEnergies today launches African Startupper of…
Global Innovation Initiative Group to launch Ethiopian startup awards
The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), an initiative dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent, announces…
Exploring Angola’s natural gas success
With proven oil reserves of 9 billion barrels and gas reserves of 11 trillion cubic feet (tcf), Angola…
Partners support Africa’s efforts in combating energy poverty
African civil society, human rights groups, environmental groups, governments and the private sector stand firm in their commitment…
Africa Improved Foods set to Invest $40 million in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – Africa Improved Foods (AIF), an African-focused public private investment engaged in…
Africa advised to improve public financial management
New research to be launched at the Africa Public Sector Virtual Conference hosted by ACCA (the Association of…
US official stresses commitment to support African agriculture
At the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya this week, the Assistant United States…
Gabon Oil Company to discuss investment opportunities
Gabon Oil Company (GOC) is set to participate as a Platinum Sponsor at the Invest in African Energy…
Tunisia’s artificial intelligence potential for economic growth
Artificial intelligence is changing the face of the world, and the African continent is no different. One of…
Gebeya Inc, D!NK Multimedia partner for talent management
Gebeya Inc and D!NK Multimedia PLC and announced a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the landscape of talent…
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…
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,…
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’…
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…
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…
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)…
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,…