The African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Zipporah Maubane as its new Head of Communications and Advocacy. With over 29 years of experience in marketing and communications, Mrs Maubane brings a wealth of expertise from global and African firms, positioning her to significantly contribute to the […] More
In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, themed “Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis,” TERA proudly launches its transformative biochar solution aimed at enhancing food security, creating jobs for women, and addressing climate change. By converting agricultural waste into biochar, TERA boosts crop yields, strengthens resilience to drought, and significantly contributes to carbon sequestration, […] More
According to a recent McKinsey report, global energy demand is projected to rise substantially, potentially increasing by up to 18% by 2050, largely driven by emerging economies, including Africa. Despite this growth, per capita energy consumption in these regions is expected to stay below that of developed markets due to ongoing energy efficiency initiatives. Additionally, […] More
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) is pleased to announce it has signed a loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to provide geothermal equipment for Menengai’s geothermal power plant. The agreement involves a loan from JBIC of up to USD 8.64 million and USD 5.76 […] More
● New Africa Breast Cancer Council includes oncologists, surgeons, first ladies, advocates, a survivor, a former minister and an economist ● Council’s 5-year goal is to tackle leading cause of cancer deaths among African women ● Council includes prominent Kenyan women: Dr Miriam Mutebi, Breast Cancer Surgical Oncologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya’s first female breast cancer […] More
Renowned South African contemporary artist, Jake Michael Singer, is set to make an unforgettable mark on the global art scene with his participation in ‘Forever Is Now.04’, an internationally acclaimed outdoor art exhibition. This prestigious event will take place on the breathtaking plateau overlooking the ancient Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. It runs from October 24 to […] More
30-Day Business Festival The Startup Business Festival 2024, a highly anticipated event, will take place this November, offering a 30-day platform dedicated to advancing startup and entrepreneur development across Africa. Organised by the Startup Business Campus, the festival celebrates innovation and empowers entrepreneurs through education, networking, and investment opportunities, setting the stage for the growth […] More
The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger. However, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and environmental sustainability needs of stakeholders. Africa’s gas investment proposition must […] More
For Africa to realise its immense potential – and address the anticipated doubling of its youth workforce to 1.6-billion people by 2050 – technical and vocational education and training (TVET) must be championed, delegates to the first-ever Africa Skills Week (ASW) conference heard today. ASW takes place in Accra from 14 to 18 October 2024. […] More
As we close off National Nutrition Week, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) reaffirms its commitment to building a food-secure nation by providing nutritious meals to vulnerable communities across South Africa. In alignment with its mission to drive inclusive socio-economic development, the DBSA extends vital support to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, addressing the […] More
On the anniversary of his kidnapping, the recovered story of David Henry White – a free Black American teenager who was enslaved on a Confederate warship for over 600 days during the US Civil War before dying in the 1864 Battle of Cherbourg and whose life has been misrepresented and unjustly appropriated for 150 years. […] More
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), EAT, Food & Land Use Coalition (FOLU) and Nutrition Connect are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dietary Shifts Competition (DISH) 2024. Dietary shifts are urgently needed in Kenya and Indonesia to tackle the triple burden of malnutrition, of undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, while addressing local and […] More
