The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Government of Japan supported the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to conduct a three-day workshop in Swakopmund. Held from 09 – 11 September 2024, the workshop aimed to sensitize and orient the media on ethical reporting on health-related matters including promoting nutrition, emergency response […] More
Global conference explores how Africa can revitalize its ecosystems for future generations – and set an example for the world to follow As the world prepares for the 2024 United Nations conferences on climate, biodiversity and desertification, Africa is taking center stage in efforts to restore degraded landscapes, protect biodiversity and build sustainable livelihoods for […] More
DP World’s groundbreaking Solar Mamas initiative has been awarded the ‘Community Involvement Programme of the Year’ in EMEA region at the 2024 Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards. This esteemed recognition highlights the programme’s transformative impact on women and communities in rural areas of Senegal, empowering them through solar energy solutions. In partnership with UK-based Barefoot […] More
New modeling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger’s worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost health, spur economic growth In its eighth annual Goalkeepers report released today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation urged world leaders to increase global health spending where it is needed most in […] More
Recent floods in northeast Nigeria have displaced at least 50,000 people from their homes since the weekend. Across the Sahel and Lake Chad region, heavy floods have exacerbated existing humanitarian crises in countries such as Cameroon, Mali, and Niger. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is urgently calling for increased international support to provide relief to […] More
Durga Nandini, Co-Founder, Nguvu Collective A critical piece of legislation in Nigeria, which has been lauded as a pioneering and gender-neutral Law that protects people from abuse, has been staring at an uncertain future. A Bill introduced by Senator Jibrin Isah of Kogi-East Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate seeking to Repeal the Violence Against (Prosecuted) Persons […] More
The two-day convening will highlight the urgency to support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030 The inaugural Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future is set to take place on October 9 and 10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Focused on mobilizing significant financial […] More
In line with its commitment to driving Africa’s sustainable growth, Standard Bank Group is proud to announce its new partnership with Prodigy Finance that will deliver funding to top African scholars who are looking to advance their careers through postgraduate studies at some of the world’s leading institutions. Prodigy Finance is a global higher education […] More
The Manufacturing Indaba is proud to announce a dedicated focus on supporting manufacturers with innovative energy solutions at this year’s event, taking place on 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This initiative aims to empower the manufacturing sector with the tools and knowledge needed to enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, ensure […] More
By Dr Allan Pamba – Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa, at Roche Diagnostics On 10 September, the world gathers for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), and as 2030 approaches, the focus on health has never been more critical. 2030 is a deadline that all United Nations Member States have set to achieve universal […] More
Global investment in upstream oil and gas is set to reach $570 billion in 2024, showing a 7% increase compared to 2023 expenditure. Of this, 33% is expected to be directed toward frontier assets, presenting a strategic opportunity for emerging oil and gas markets in Africa. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency has estimated that delivering […] More
By Alicia-Ann Caesar, Charlotte Iraguha, Josephine Saidu, Mesfin Derash, and Yukabeth Kidenda With a youthful population set to become the world’s greatest workforce, Africa faces significant challenges in human capacity development. As education leaders working on the frontlines of social impact in countries across the continent – Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Uganda–we witness […] More
