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United Nations (UN) launches $46 billion appeal for 2024 as global humanitarian outlook remains bleak

Conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies are wreaking havoc in communities around the world. Nearly 181 million people in 72 countries are targeted to...

Hunger named as the Most Concerning Issue Facing Children in 2023 – Global Survey

Hunger is the most concerning issue affecting children around the world this year, according to almost half of adults surveyed in almost every continent...

Tigo wins Ookla® Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania

Tanzania’s digital lifestyle telecommunication company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), which is a part of the Axian Telecom Group has won the prestigious Ookla® Speedtest Award™ as...

Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources....

Five African countries report anthrax outbreaks, over 1100 cases recorded

Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the...

Moody’s Affirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with Stable Outlook for the...

Moody's Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th consecutive year. The affirmation of...

Establishing Black Platforms that Creating Opportunity for Black Talent

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS), a highly anticipated event celebrating #BlackExcellence and fostering global unity, is set to address a critical topic at...

Tanzania approves assignment of Afren’s former interest in the Tanga block to Octant

Petrodel Resources Ltd. (‘Petrodel’), a leading energy company in the development of oil and gas reserves, confirms Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, has approved the...

Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme

Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and...

First comprehensive Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center in Nigeria opens its doors

In a major milestone in the treatment of stroke patients, the first comprehensive private sector Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center has opened...

The National Entrepreneurship Council (CNE): A new lease of life for entrepreneurship in Senegal and the Diaspora

Under the presidency of His Excellency, Prime Minister Amadou BA, and following a successful initial information meeting on November 13, 2023, the Conseil National...

Activator HQ releases Africa’s Top 100 Business Opportunities to Watch in 2024

Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations, and several economic and...

Launch of Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) – London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Islamic Finance Development Report 2023: Navigating...

Green and sustainability Sukuk represents a key theme at COP28; Global ESG Sukuk issuance totaled US$8.4 billion in 2022; Growth of total Islamic finance assets by...

Rugby: South Africa get the party started at HSBC SVNS in Cape Town

The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12 men’s and women’s teams...

Ghana’s Anita Kiki Gbeho appointed Deputy Head of AU-UN Mission in South Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, December 8, announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Deputy Special Representative...

The New DONGFENG SHINE Entered Saudi Arabia, and the International Influence of Dongfeng Brand Continued to Increase

On November 28th, local time, the new generation of DONGFENG SHINE was launched at Park Hyaat Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and began to...

Woman jailed for 50 years for $28m theft

A South African woman who stole $28m (£23m) from her employer received a 50-year prison sentence on Friday. Hildegard Steenkamp siphoned off the money over...

Mandela’s home abandoned and in disrepair 10 years after death

A decade on from the passing of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, South African broadcaster eNCA has visited the home, where he spent his sunset...

Three bid books submitted for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Two joint-bid submissions and one single-bid submission received from member associations representing three confederations; Bid books available on FIFA.com; Host(s) to be appointed through an open...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): Multilateral development banks publish first common principles for nature-positive finance

New principles will guide multilateral development banks’ support for countries and the private sector in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; For the first time,...

Eritrea: Strong effort to ensure safe blood supply

In a meeting conducted yesterday, 7 December, the National Voluntary Blood Donors Association stated that it is working to ensure full blood supply from...

Breaking with tradition in Malawi: Communities band together to protect girls’ rights

Fanny Galeta, 16, wasn’t sure how to react when she learned her initiation ceremony was planned. “No one really tells you the truth about...

Bridgestone Triumphs with Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 Launch in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region

Bridgestone (https://www.Bridgestonetire.com/), a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful regional launch of its latest...

London set to host The Best FIFA Football Awards on 15 January 2024

London will host The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 (https://www.FIFA.com); Ceremony to honour world’s best to be held on 15 January 2024; Lionel Messi...

Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo

In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) grants $1.8 million to boost entrepreneurship skills for...

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) and Export Trading Group have signed a technical assistance agreement...

Nigeria: African Development Bank and FSDH Merchant Bank sign $20 million Trade Finance Agreement to support Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs) and Corporates

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org/en) has signed a $20 million Trade Finance Facility Agreement with FSDH Merchant Bank to support small- and medium-sized businesses...

During Conference of the Parties (COP28) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Forge Strategic Partnership for Sustainable...

Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, Chief Executive Officer of the International...

Human Rights Day (December 10): Rugby as a Driving Force of Positive Changes in Africa (By Herbert Mensah)

By President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), Herbert Mensah. Sunday December 10 marks Human Rights Day. As the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body...

Rugby: Cape Town is the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams in the world

The stage is set for HSBC SVNS Cape Town on 9-10 December at DHL Stadium as the world’s best 12 men’s and women’s rugby...

Tony Elumelu Convenes Global Leaders and Calls for Immediate Climate Action for Africa at Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai

Tony Elumelu Foundation (https://www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org) Hosts US Administration, WTO, UNDP, IFC, UNICEF, Rockefeller Foundation Leaders; Champions equitable partnerships to catalyse a new generation of green entrepreneurs;...

Fixed-wireless access 5G is key to bridging digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa (By Rami Osman)

By Rami Osman (https://apo-opa.co/3RuQqpU), Director for Business Development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa (https://www.MediaTek.com). Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is emerging as the technology of...

Southern Africa’s Frontier Energy Developments to be Unpacked at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Frontier developments in the southern African region will be on display at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris, connecting...

Empowering Communities: Health Promoters in Chitungwiza Undertake Comprehensive Training to Combat Cholera

Sheba Usanda, a dedicated community health promoter (CHP) at Zengeza Clinic since 2010, recently participated in vital training sessions on cholera prevention and control....

World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embraces the future of football: The sports industry’s greatest minds congregate in Jeddah for World Football Summit

The second edition of World Football Summit Asia (www.Asia.WorldFootballSummit.com) will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the 12th-13th of December 2023, bringing together key...

Side chick sues lover’s wife for stalking her on social media

In a bold move that unfolded in court, a woman from Harare recently dragged her boyfriend’s wife to court, accusing her of breaching the...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank President invites business leaders to invest in Africa to accelerate decarbonization

The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina, called on African business leaders to take advantage of investment opportunities in Africa and...

Shaping Retails Future – Trends Recap 2023 (By Mike Smollan)

By Mike Smollan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Smollan (https://Smollan.com). As per the Edge Global Insights Report 2023 - overall, the retail industry this year has...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): Africa could lose $25 billion per year as new European Union (EU) carbon tax comes into effect, warns African...

African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has warned that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa’s trade and industrialization...