East Africa at risk of deadly Ebola-type virus
Following the confirmation of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD) on 27 September 2024 by the Rwanda Ministry…
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How Africa could become top lithium supplier
As global demand for battery metals continues to grow, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa summit is set to…
IFAD delegation discusses rural development gains of Rwanda
A high-level delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice-President, visited…
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…
African countries dominate world’s top 10 growing economies
African countries are predicted to dominate the world’s top 10 highest growing economies in 2024, according to a…
IMF mission discusses Rwanda’s reform progress
A mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discusses Rwanda’s authorities’ policy priorities and progress on reforms within…
Kigali set to host 2024 Africa CEO Forum
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda is set to host the 2024 Africa CEO Forum from 16 and 17…
World travel, tourism recovering, says WTTC president
The global Travel & Tourism sector is making a robust comeback, bouncing back to the pre-pandemic vigour of…
Smart Africa, Orange partner for Africa’s digitalization
On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa, taking place in Kigali, the Smart Africa and Orange…
Rwanda advised to improve public investment efficiency
A new technical report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released today advised Rwanda to improve its public…
Rwanda set to mobilize 300 million euro to build climate resilience
Major international financial institutions and partners announced a cooperative approach to facilitate public-private partnership, scale-up climate finance and…
FSD Africa, Swiss foundation, Rwanda National Bank launch partnership
FSD Africa has partnered with the Swiss Re Foundation and the National Bank of Rwanda to launch BimaLab…
Rwanda advised to make accessible business beneficial information
A new report calls on Rwandan government to amend company laws to ensure that Beneficial Ownership (BO) information…
Nuclear: A clean, green, reliable strategy for Africa
By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk – Globally, 800 million people lack electricity – and 80% of them…
Dream VC launches its popular programs in Africa
Dream VC, a fast-growing venture capital talent firm, focused on training and supporting investors for Africa’s venture ecosystem,…
Indian hospital targets East African patients
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital in Mumbai, India is set to render its services to…
IMF boss to visit Rwanda and Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is set to visit Lusaka, Zambia from January 22…
MFS Africa, ITC partner to expand digital finance in Africa
To support small businesses in financial digital inclusion, the new partnership between MFS Africa and the International Trade…
Hantec Financial set to expand into African markets
Hantec Financial an award-winning brand, under Hantec Group, officially announced its ongoing global expansion into Rwanda.
Ethiopia, Uganda call for Nile deal expedite ratification
The Nile Basin countries’ one-day ministerial meeting concluded in Dar eSalam, Tanzania with a call from Ethiopia and…
Rwanda, Senegal issue vaccination certificates using SMART health card
This week the Governments of Rwanda and Senegal began issuing vaccination certificates for COVID-19 using the SMART Health…
Ex Ethiopia PM calls for fast-tracking Africa’s food system transformation
Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and Board Chair of AGRA, Hailemariam Dessalegn has urged Africa’s leaders to collaborate in…
IMF AFRITAC East steering committee completes 24th meeting
Chaired by Mr. Fikadu Digafe, Vice Governor and Chief Economist of the National Bank of Ethiopia, the International…
AfCFTA-anchored Pharma Initiative holds consultative meeting
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s led AfCFTA-anchored Pharmaceutical Initiative held a virtual induction meeting for…
Africa advised to stamp out witchcraft accusations against children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most…
Venture Capital education attracts hundreds of Africans
Dream Venture Capital (Dream VC) latest training on venture capital for Africans has attracted hundreds of applicants from…
Aleph Hospitality signs first hotel in Rwanda
Aleph Hospitality, the Dubai-based leading independent hotel management company, has signed a management agreement to operate Accor’s luxury…
Banana waste to protect potato in East Africa from pest
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode…
African AgriTech set to receive $2 million award
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the 25 teams receiving finalist prizes for the Milken-Motsepe…
Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…