HomeWorldAfrica

Africa

Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Initiative Achieves Four ISO Standards Certifications for its Integrated Management System (IMS)

The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank's) (www.Afreximbank.com) MANSA Digital Initiative, a Pan-African due diligence platform, has been awarded four ISO standards for the effective implementation...

Large players pull out all the stops to keep Africa connected

With only three of the ten undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the...

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu bans foreign trips by government officials

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded foreign trips. Mr Tinubu's chief...

Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in four weeks, officials say

The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on Wednesday said that the result of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer...

Morocco: Maison Malake – the social cooperative revolutionizing cashew nuts

As night falls over Marrakech’s medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with scents of saffron and...

Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos

Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall said he did...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Confirms Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as Bronze Sponsor

The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) of Morocco will participate as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE)...

Paul Sinclair Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advisory Board

The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Paul Sinclair, former Vice President of Energy for the Africa region at Hyve Group,...

African Energy Chamber (AEC): Senegalese President Macky Sall has Set a Bold Energy

Senegalese President Macky Sall’s 12-year tenure is set to come to an end on April 2 this year. As he leaves his term in...

Angola Invites United States (US) Operators to Invest in Available Blocks at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Networking Event

Angola will launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025 and is inviting US-based exploration and production companies to invest in upcoming...

Ecobank Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Top-level Appointments

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery...

South Africa Unveils Infrastructure Plans at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South...

Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Enticing Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs)

As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions to mobilize private participation...

YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid

The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at...

Photos from athletics competition at 13th African Games

The 13th African Games once again showcased an impressive demonstration of talent from athletes representing their respective countries. Prior to the ongoing sporting events held...

Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual...

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Prioritize Gas, Renewable Energy to Drive Efficiency

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a...

Today’s Youth to Add their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum

Students from three leading universities from three continents will guide debate topics by presenting research on three focus areas: technology, social justice and equity,...

African states must respect constitutional rule – Akufo-Addo

The African Union (AU) member states should strive to uphold their respective national constitutions, President Akufo-Addo has advised. The leaders, he said, were also expected...

Championing change: The importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s future (By Laila Bastati)

By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com). As we observe International Women's Month with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion,' it is essential to...

Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules

Trina Solar (https://www.TrinaSolar.com/), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commencement of the groundbreaking Springbok project in collaboration...

On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift...

World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius launches set of health priorities for new two years

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This...

7 tips from Kaspersky on what to do if someone tries to hack you

In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming...

Mukuru distributes millions in aid to vulnerable Africans

Next-generation financial services platform, Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), has successfully distributed millions in aid to disadvantaged recipients in Africa through its secure and transparent Enterprise Payments...

Admaius Capital partners with Egyptian medicated-cosmetics business Parkville

Admaius Capital Partners (“Admaius”) (www.Admaius.com), an Africa focussed private equity investor operating across several growth markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Parkville Holding...

BONI Partners with Afreximbank for Solar Energy Financing and Landmark Hotel Development

BONI (www.BONIltd.com) has signed a heads of terms agreement with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for a two tranche US$11 million facility to support SMEs...

TikTok and the African Union Commission Forge Multi-Year Partnership for Digital Safety with #SaferTogether Campaign

In an era where digital connectivity defines daily life, TikTok (https://in.TikTok.com), the global pioneer in short-form mobile video, is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking...

Millions withdrawn from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia due to system error

Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank is scrambling to recoup large sums of money withdrawn by customers after a "systems glitch". The customers discovered early on...

AU urged to prevent ECOWAS withdrawals amid rising unconstitutional changes of govt

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the African Union to work closely with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to devise...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) participation in the Digital Transformation for Africa /Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program declared effective

On March 6, 2024, the World Bank officially declared the ECOWAS Commission had met all the conditions for the effectiveness of a Financing Agreement...

Kenyan Content Creators to Earn from Facebook and Instagram

Kenyans will begin monetizing their content on Facebook and Instagram by June this year. This makes Kenya one of the few countries in the continent...

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General to Deliver Address at Namibia International Energy Conference 2024

Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will deliver an address at the Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC)...

Deepfakes a worrying trend in the run-up to elections

More than four billion people (https://apo-opa.co/4aerFVs) worldwide will take part in elections this year, including in the US, UK, India, and South Africa. However, the increasing...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024: UTM Offshore to Showcase Nigeria’s Floating LNG (FLNG) Potential

Julius Rone, Group Managing Director and CEO of UTM Offshore, will participate in an investor roundtable at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE)...

The WhatsApp group that saved women trafficked

BBC Africa Eye investigates how a WhatsApp group helped save more than 50 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions. Warning: Some...

Orange launches the 14th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP) to support social innovation and encourage...

The 14th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 18, 2024. Candidates from the...

Invest in Equatorial Guinea Oil and Gas: Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Antonio Uburu Ondo, will speak at the 2024 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in...

Senegalese tech company raises $500,000, after working with International Trade Centre (ITC)

When they launched ProXalys in 2022, Thierno Sakho and Abdoulaye Faye's first aim was to bring small-scale agricultural producers and retailers closer together. They...

Malawi: New training on infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for health workers

WaterAid, an international non-governmental organization focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), has developed a new infection prevention and control and WASH (IPC-WASH) learning...