Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – has announced a 2025 agenda that emphasises the voices of indigenous people and communities in the mainstream of the conference. The new focus for next year’s event – Investing In Mining Indaba 2025 – reinforces the Mining Indaba commitment […] More
The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, has been named “Africa’s Leading Hotel” at the 2024 World Travel Awards. This is a record ninth time since 2009 that the club has won the prestigious award, demonstrating its commitment excellence and world class hospitality. This win signals a promising shift in Kenya’s tourism landscape. Properties like Fairmont […] More
Hybrid mutual insurer African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) is taking a leading role at COP29, advocating for innovative disaster risk insurance solutions to build climate resilience in Africa. This year’s “Finance COP,” taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, is focused on improving and increasing the delivery of climate finance to developing countries, […] More
By Ruth Okowa, Country Director, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Kenya Kenya is grappling with a severe malnutrition crisis. This isn’t just a matter of hunger; it’s a complex issue known as the “triple burden of malnutrition,” where undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies coexist, affecting millions nationwide. An estimated 23 million Kenyans are undernourished, […] More
WTCA members gathered in New York to explore innovative strategies and strengthen partnerships that will enhance international business — World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, held its 2024 WTCA Member Forum from October 27-29 in New York City. The three-day event attracted nearly 145 attendees, including […] More
In a major step to address Africa’s climate finance gap, the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has launched a new funding call that will transform the development of climate projects across 37 low-income African countries. With an initial allocation of $56 million, the Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility, launched at COP29 in Baku, […] More
“Global rugby is at a cross roads, Rugby is competing for attention and resources alongside other major sports. The complexities of the global economy are making it harder to stand out. We cannot ignore the impact of COVID-19 or global conflicts, nor can we overlook financial struggles.” Herbert Mensah, the President of Rugby Africa, the […] More
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is participating at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it is doubling-down on its commitment to facilitating a just energy transition for Africa that supports the continent’s critical development needs and unlocks its economic potential. The Bank’s participation will align with the African Union’s Nairobi Declaration from the 2023 Africa Climate Summit and […] More
Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Africa’s critical minerals space, and thereby unlock Africa’s full critical minerals potential. Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to approximately 30% of the volume […] More
On the back of a series of policy reforms and regulatory changes, Ghana has positioned itself as a globally competitive oil and gas market. The country has put in place ambitious energy targets and strives to boost oil production while stimulating development across the natural gas value chain. A Ghanaian delegation at this year’s African […] More
By: ● Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, President & CEO Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) ● Mimi Kalinda, Group CEO and co-Founder: Africa Communications Media Group (ACG) ● Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank’s 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa’s economic performance was strong and shows […] More
DigMo, a new financial service company that brings gamified wealth-building tools to low and middle-income earners in Zambia has been launched. Licensed by the Bank of Zambia to operate a wallet, the fintech created for underserved users provides access to engaging products with great incentives. As part of the move to expand DigMo’s capabilities and […] More
