The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosts a celebration for Africa Statistics Day 2022 on the theme “Strengthening data…
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Foundation launches $2 million green energy prize competition
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2 million prize competition…
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Women in Africa shortchanged by digital finance
Africa must invest in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for women and girls, disciplines which would boost their…
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PowerChina engages in sustainable development in Africa
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is actively participating in the “Belt and Road” initiative in Africa, responding to the…
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US Chamber announces Africa digital innovation competition finalists
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center on Monday announced the top 3 finalists in the 2022 Africa Digital…
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Center to launch report on adaptation state, trends in Africa
With less than one week until COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the Global Center on Adaptation is gathering global…
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New report highlights food processing role for Africa’s development
Food processing is the “missing link” in reducing poverty by half and ending hunger by 2025, a new report has…
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Africa urged to invest in solid statistical systems
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, has called on the community of African statisticians…
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African Development Bank partners with UK, London market insurers
The African Development Bank, the UK Government and three globally recognised insurance companies have entered into an innovative new risk-sharing…
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COVID-19 vaccination roll-out stagnates in Africa
COVID-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of African countries, while the number of doses administered monthly declined by over…
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Consumers urged to eat less meat and save planet
World Animal Protection together with Animal Welfare organizations urges consumers to eat less meat and save the planet.
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Nissan holds its first Africa wide communications masterclass
Nissan Africa managing director Mike Whitfield has hailed the company’s inaugural corporate communications masterclass session involving participants from Angola, Ghana,…
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Digital finance drives women’s economic empowerment in Africa
A new UN agency sponsored report reveals persistent barriers in the digital finance sector that limit women’s economic empowerment in…
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PwC announces record global revenues of $50 billion
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) firms around the world achieved gross revenues of US$50.3 billion – up 13.4% in local currency and 11.4%…
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