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Pandemic impact demands East Africa to accelerate digital transformation

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021BEHAK

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe socio-economic impact in East Africa. While the region has escaped the worst of the health impact – infection and mortality rates are comparatively low next to those of Europe – the impact on businesses, communities and households has been devastating.

WHO chief solicits support for TPLF militias

ACT accelerator partnership welcomes 870 million vaccine doses commitment

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

G7 leaders donate 870 million vaccine doses of COVID-19 pandemic for low and low-middle income countries over the next year.

Africa’s Best Brands unaffected by pandemic

May 25, 2021BEHAK

African Business today released its June cover story featuring its exclusive ranking of Africa’s Best Brands. This year’s ranking was released during a virtual event from Uganda organized by Brand Africa, founders of the Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands.

Global trade’s recovery from COVID-19 crisis hits record high

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021BEHAK

Trade in goods during the first quarter of 2021 was higher than the pre-pandemic level, but trade in services remained substantially below averages.

A rare scene in Niger during pandemic

May 11, 2021BEHAK

Looking over his hectares of rice in Saga, less than 10 minutes from central Niamey, Garba Soumana’s face is radiant. A gust of wind from the Niger River drowns out his voice, but in no way diminishes his joy. “Thank you, Lord. God is great,” he exclaims.

Using youth-friendly service does not increase risk of COVID-19

January 25, 2021newbusinessethiopianews

By Fitsum Workneh – Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of life, the biological and psychological changes that occur at this period puts them at risk of several sexual and reproductive problems unless equipped with appropriate knowledge, and the healthcare system is expected to be considerate of their needs.