Africa urged to invest more in data, statistics to attain SDGs
Africa is set to miss most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a result of lack of investment in data and statstics, according to current research.
Cambridge, HP to improve learning for millions across Africa
Today, Monday 20 March 2023, Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP launch an inaugural EdTech Fellowship to improve learning for millions across Africa.
Zambia, DRC prepare for battery electric vehicle value chain
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Zambia and Democratic Congo (DRC), among the top African countries with huge mineral resources, are set to develop battery electric vehicle value chain opening special economic zones.
Radisson Hotel expands presence in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence in 2023 further with the opening of eight new hotel already confirmed to date.
Africa advised to deepen integration to see economic benefits
African countries need to do more to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the ratification of the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right…
Redington becomes Canon’s authorized distributor in Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) today announced its business partnership with Redington as a new authorized distributor in Kenya.
Rolls-Royce announces new leadership for Africa
Rolls-Royce plc announced the appointment of John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META), with immediate effect.
Orange launches social venture prize in Africa, Middle East
Orange today launches the 13th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) to support social innovation and encourage entrepreneurship.
Transformative change in SDG implementation vital
African leaders have made the case for increased investment in technology and innovation to accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
African airlines traffic up 124 percent
African airline traffic increased by 124 percent in January 2023 compared with January 2022, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicating that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in…
Africa advised to upgrade energy transmission, distribution infrastructure
The second annual report on ‘European financial flows on SDG7 to Africa’, commissioned by the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP), shows that there is a realistic pathway towards closing the investment gap on…
Platform urged to scale up its support to African countries
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called on developing Africa’s common positions on emerging issues in support of the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Africa Union’s Agenda 2063.
Africa needs fresh commitment, investment to achieve SDGs
Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the Economic Commission for Africa’s Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist,…
Partners to bring connectivity to 20 million people in Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, announced a new collaboration to deliver internet access to 20 million underserved people in Africa by the end of 2025, with Microsoft Corp.