Africa

A strategic and sustainable partnership is transforming Botswana’s agricultural landscape. Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana – has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote eco-friendly farming practices while contributing to Botswana’s sustainable economic development and diversification. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to environmental stewardship, community […] More

The importance of school feeding programs and conducive learning environments took center stage during a key breakout session at the Continental Education Conference, which kickstarted on December 9, 2024 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with experts highlighting the transformative potential of integrated approaches to education in Africa. Dr. Hameed Nuru, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) […] More

Wärtsilä report shows an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future, without the integration of balancing power technologies. Wärtsilä’s global power system modelling, published in the Crossroads to net zero report, compares two pathways from the year 2025 to 2050 with the aim to reduce […] More

The Continental Education Conference convened by African Union in collaboration with UNICEF and hosted by the Republic of Mauritania. The conference aims at advocating for, the scaling up of successful and innovative solutions towards achieving quality and equitable education, to meet the demands of the 21st century in Africa, exploring and agreeing on sustainable financing […] More

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, where economic growth and environmental sustainability must go hand in hand. In the face of global climate challenges, the continent is uniquely positioned to lead in building a green economy that not only drives economic prosperity but also ensures environmental preservation for future generations. The […] More

With conservation efforts more vital than ever, CHEP, a leader in sustainable supply chain solutions, is proud to partner with Wildlife ACT to protect Africa’s iconic and endangered species, the rhino. This collaboration not only aligns with CHEPs corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but also reinforces the company’s deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. Together, they […] More

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have signed an agreement for a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) facility. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The RPA aims at bolstering intra-Africa […] More

Linda Oniwe, Vice President for Technology, Media and Telecommunication at Standard Bank The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. As businesses and individuals increasingly adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things […] More

In recent years, Africa has experienced strong economic growth and with its growing population, thriving economies and the emergence of a wealthier middle class, it’s expected that the food and beverage market will exceed $1 trillion by 2030 according to the African Development Bank. To address this demand, we’ve rebranded Africa’s Big 7 to the […] More

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, NIB International Bank (NIB) has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce the Prepaid Mastercard, a versatile and secure payment solution supporting Ethiopian consumers with seamless local and international transaction capabilities. This milestone underscores the shared commitment of NIB and Mastercard to advancing financial inclusion and driving innovation in Ethiopia. As […] More

Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund making early-stage investments in highly scalable start-ups in Africa, has achieved a first close of $42 million, with participation from the African Development Bank, EIB Global with the support of the European Union, under the ACP Trust Fund – EU Compartment and Boost Africa among other global […] More

By Nomasonto Pooe Nicotine patches, sugar-free drinks, zero-alcohol beverages and seatbelts. These are all harm-reducing products. The term harm reduction became prominent in the 70s and 80s as part of efforts to define the alternative movement in the fight against drugs. Rather than saying no to drugs and addiction completely, harm reduction seeks to provide […] More